1. Computer Software Engineer e-book Created by The University of North Texas in partnership with the Texas Education Agency

2. 2 UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. Computer Software Engineer is one of the fastest growing careers today due to greater computer availability and use by large corporations as well as individuals.

3. 3 UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. Computer Software Engineers research, design, develop, and test software for many different types of applications.

4. 4 UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. Nearly every industry, including government, military, medical, business, communications, and education rely on Computer Software Engineers to design software for their particular needs.

5. 5 UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. They create the software for computerized systems on airplanes, ships, military weapons systems, and various other industries.

6. 6 UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. They also design the software that enables us to complete everyday tasks on personal computers, such as write, draw, calculate, keep records, and even play games.

7. 7 UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. They stay informed on the developing technologies that help them improve reliability and create better, faster, and more efficient software.

8. 8 UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. They must understand software requirements, software design, software construction, testing, and maintenance tasks.

9. 9 UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. Software engineering is related to computer science, project management, and systems engineering, but most hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science.

10. 10 UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. Computer Software Engineers are hired by corporations, banks, airlines, hospitals, school systems, universities, and government agencies.

11. 11 UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. Most employers will look for software engineers who have experience with a variety of systems, including background in software programming and systems analysis.

12. 12 UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. Computer Software Engineers usually work 40 hours a week in an office environment, but they may also work evenings and weekends to meet deadlines.

13. 13 UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. Computer Security Specialists are in great demand, and the average income is between $50,000 and $100,000 per year.