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Software Engineer

Software Engineer Job Description

Candidates for a software engineer position should have broad information systems experience and strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They should be adept at programming and working in a team environment and possess excellent communication skills. They’re expected to quickly produce well-organized, optimized and documented source code. Most jobs require a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline. Several years of experience in specific programming languages, such as C#/C++, Java or .NET, depending on what the employer is using, is also valuable.

Typical duties of a software engineer:

Designing and creating engineering specifications for software programs and applicationsWorking with quality assurance to develop software test plansCollaborating with hardware engineers to assess and test hardware and software interactionImplementing a specific development methodologyDocumenting software specifications

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Salary for Software Engineer
84750 - 130500
25th percentile
84750
New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties
50th percentile
113750
Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role
75th percentile
130500
Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Applications Architect 113500 149500 185250 Senior Software Engineer 118000 149500 172250 Software Developer 76750 112000 130500 Mobile Applications Developer 85250 111000 141500 ERP Technical/Functional Analyst 117500 155000 167750 ERP Technical Developer 106000 143750 157750 ERP Business Analyst 102500 129250 144250 CRM Developer 97750 117250 152750

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