The difference between a programmer and a software engineer is definitely a blurred line. A software engineer will usually be involved in creating or maintaining systems software, that is software that is involved in the computing infrastructure. This can include writing and maintaining operating systems, networking systems, compilers, generic applications such as databases and spreadsheets, and packages such as graphics packages or web creation packages.
Generally speaking you will need at least a bachelor's degree in a subject such as computer science or software engineering, or possibly mathematics. You will need to spend quite a long "apprenticeship" maintaining existing software, and will frequently be involved in producing new generations of existing software.
Software engineering applications are frequently written in machine level or similar languages, and require an intimate knowledge of the hardware of computers as well as familiarity with software and software tools. This is the enginnering side of software, and demands very high abilities.
Training is constant, and gaining your qualifications is only the start of the process. Online courses are used to be sure that you are up to date with both new developments and with manufacturer specific training.
# posted by Mary @ 11:17 PM
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