The Software Engineering Career: The workforce from a millennial's perspective

by Erick J Duarte

Overview

Enter a day in the life as an engineer in tech, from the perspective of an industry professional. Get a feel of the work culture and see what it is like to work as a software professional. Erick Duarte, an engineer in the field outlines the pros and cons of working in the corporate software world. Discover Insights for breaking into software, and how the industry has evolved since 2016.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798218135171
Publisher:	Erick Duarte
Publication date:	01/16/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	162
File size:	981 KB

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About the Author

Introduction

Advantages of Working in the Software Industry

High Demand

Potential Travel

Remote Work

Achievable Self Teaching Skills

Transferable Skills

Salary Packages

Things to consider in a software career

Always a Student

Interview Preparation

The Double Standard

The Importance of Soft Skills

Work-Life Balance

Uninterrupted Work Time

High Competition

Breaking Into the Industry

Things You May or May Not Know

Do what You Must

Getting Noticed

Define Your Own Path

Career Paths in Software Engineering

Mobile App Development

Web Development

Software Consulting

Software Testing

The Tier Level System

Remote Work & The Effects of the 2019 pandemic

The Good and The Ugly

Remote Work Is Here to Stay

Work Trends and Controversies

So, Should you become a software engineer?

What I Personally Like & Dislike

If I Had to Start Over

Conclusion