Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
Significant Points
- Computer software engineers are projected to be one of the fastest growing occupations over the 2004-14 period.
- Very good opportunities are expected for college graduates with at least a bachelor's degree in computer engineering or computer science and with practical work experience.
- Computer software engineers must continually strive to acquire new skills in conjunction with the rapid changes that are occurring in computer technology.
National Outlook
| 2004 Total Employment | 340,000 |
| 2014 Expected Employment | 486,000 |
| Change (Percent) | 146,000 ( 43.0) |
| Total Openings | 179,000 |