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I want to become a computer software engineer, and I'm wondering what kind of jobs they can get?
1 answer - Asked By: Gabriel - 9/22/2011
What's the difference from a Computer hardware engineer and a computer software engineer? or are they both the same careers? if not...then what's the diffference? and which would be the easier job and have better pay?
6 answers - Asked By: Zakura - 1/18/2010
I've been looking up jobs working with programming, and it appears that Computer Software Engineering will be one of the fastest growing occupations in coming years. I've also been learning to program for a short while, and I would love to have a career in it. So, what exactly would you do as a CSE? Like, for instance, at Google. What tasks do you do there? Or, at Apple. What specific things do you do regularly? I know that debugging programs is one task CSEs do a lot.
1 answer - Asked By: Mr. M - 8/24/2009
I am considering going back to school for a degree in Computer Science. Computer Software Engineers jobs seem to be growing at an alarming rate. However I already have a Bachelor's Degree in Communications and I am not trying to do 4 years of school all over again. Will my credits transfer over? I am still young (23) but I want to get this degree in 2 years or less. Your answers are beneficial to my future.
2 answers - Asked By: D - 6/6/2010
I've been hearing that it's difficult, but after checking out BLS I see that job outlook seems to be increasing. People tell me that a lot of Chinese and Indian Software engineers are taking all the jobs. Is it, or has it been your experience that computer software engineers have a hard time finding jobs? By steady jobs, I mean jobs that they don't lose.
2 answers - Asked By: qwe - 4/10/2009
I want to become a computer software engineer. I was wondering what degree should I get in college to persue this career? What classes should I take? And also what is the job like if you have experience? Thanks
1 answer - Asked By: Sarim - 3/10/2012
What are your working hours as a computer software engineer? I am thinking of pursuing this career..I'd like to know the average schedule for a software engineer : ) Thanks!
4 answers - Asked By: Dai - 12/14/2008
I graduated with a B.S. in Psychology and was considering pursuing a career as a computer software engineer. I am currently looking to obtain certifications on various computer languages (C++) and was wondering if companies hire people from non-related majors if they have the right certifications. Can anyone help? P.S. Is it possible to get into a MS program for computer engineering from a non-relevant major with certifications as well?
4 answers - Asked By: Joe - 2/17/2012
Hello, I plan on studying computer engineering at UW-Milwaukee and im going to have an emphasis on software engineering. I just wanted to know if this was a good idea? Like will i be able to get both computer engineering and software engineering jobs with a Bachelors in computer engineering?
1 answer - Asked By: Martin - 6/25/2012
I am 32 soon to be 33. Is it too late for me to become a Computer Software Engineer? I am thinking about going back to college to get my bachelors degree in Computers? What computer major such I be focused on?
5 answers - Asked By: sb0983 - 5/15/2008
I'm thinking about computer software engineering as a major in college and I'm just wondering what it is exactly? Does it only have to do with computer (as in a physical computer.. pc/mac etc.) specific programs or is it a little bit more broad than that and go into other electronic devices other than computers? Is there a difference between computer software engineering and just software engineering? Any details on this field would be greatly appreciated.
2 answers - Asked By: bizmixer - 6/26/2008
I am 32 soon to be 33. Is it too late for me to become a Computer Software Engineer? I am thinking about going back to college to get my bachelors degree in Computers? What computer major such I be focused on?
5 answers - Asked By: sb0983 - 5/15/2008
So, I am a junior in high school taking a program called running start where I go to a community college. I was looking into computer software engineering and every website I went on said that employers will hire you if you have some experience in the field. How can I get that 'experience'? If you could, please explain everything about the job. (: Thank youu
1 answer - Asked By: I like questions - 2/13/2010
I am a leaving cert student and for my LCVP project i have 2 interview someone in the career of computer software engineer, so if any1 can give me some info on it, or redirect me to a forum, blog, etc. on the subject. dat'd be swell. laterz
3 answers - Asked By: master exploder - 3/5/2009
I have always been a computer guy and I think that that would be a good choice for me. Is this a good career? How challenging is it? What kind of education do you need (I think it's a degree in computer science?). I live in Arkansas and I do wonder how many software engineer jobs there would be here though. I have a couple of years until I have to worry about any of this but I would just like to know now.
3 answers - Asked By: Psych0s0c1al - 12/31/2009
I would like to know who would most likely get payed more. I know in Computer Engineering you study more varieties, but being a Computer Software Engineer you learn all about Coding and Program Languages and focus mainly on Software. I know the basics of building a computer, I want to know how to make stuff run in them. But, which get's payed more?
1 answer - Asked By: Tyler - 2/27/2010
The major I'm going for is computer engineer (minor software engineer) and most jobs I've researched require a lot of experience and I wanna get paid as much as i can coming out of school. I'm wondering if building programs or websites for small companies and having a computer tech job would count as experience? I'd appreciate any helpful answers, thanks.
1 answer - Asked By: Alan - 6/19/2009
I'm interested in being a computer software technician so I was wondering what colledge requirements you needed for being a computer software engineer. Average pay would be nice too. Maybe a good college (in the wisconsin area) for something like that too. thanks.
2 answers - Asked By: Jack L - 11/12/2008
I am really interested in joining the military but I still want to further my education in Computer Software Engineering (I have 22 college credits so far but very little are major specific). Most of my computer and programming knowledge is self taught but all of my professors say I am a natural. I don't want to give up this 'talent' by joining the military so what branch would embrace my skills and let me further them for the better of my country?
5 answers - Asked By: louies_an_iguana - 6/24/2009
Ok so im currently taking college courses and I am under the impression that Computer Science and Computer Software Engineering is pretty much the same thing as a major. I want to decide on the two so if any one can tell me if there is a real difference and what that difference is I would appreciate it.
8 answers - Asked By: mxtra - 1/15/2010
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