Software engineering involves both technical skills and artistry—plus an understanding of how people actually use the software that an engineer develops. A software engineer who can demonstrate a blend of these three essential qualities will find a future filled with exciting opportunities in a wide range of industries, from creating practical business applications to designing video games.
Of course, today's high tech world makes great demands on software engineeringinnovation, which translates to extensive job opportunities for qualified software engineers. Whether it's an established computer software publisher, a new start-up company, a consulting firm or one of the many industries that create and implement software applications, software engineers have highly versatile career choices at their fingertips.
By Jennifer Wegerer
