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SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ALSO KNOWN AS: APPLICATION PROGRAMMER,
SOFTWARE ARCHITECT, SYSTEM PROGRAMMER/ENGINEER
AVERAGE SALARY PER YEAR
AVERAGE SALARY PER YEAR
AR
ARY
RY
USA
USD94,000
UK
GBP30,265
MALAYSIA
RM46,996
CANADA
CAD59,582
University of
California, Berkeley,
United States
TOP 5
UNIVERSITIES
Massachusetts
Institute of
Technology
(MIT), USA
Stanford
University,
United States
California Institute
of Technology
(Caltech),
United States
THIS JOB IN BRIEF
Typically includes designing and programming
system-level software: operating systems, database
systems, embedded systems and so on. They
understand how both software and hardware
function. Can involve talking to clients and colleagues
to assess and define what solution or system is
needed, which means a lot of interaction and full-on
technical work. Software engineers are often found
in electronics and telecommunications companies. A
computing, software engineering or related higher
degree is often needed.
Key skills required: Analysis, logical thinking,
teamwork and attention to detail.
AUSTRALIA
AUD63,754
Princeton
University,
United States