Software Engineer
What education would you recommend?
From my experience they look more towards demonstrating your abilities and experience over a particular type of education
Describe the path you took to become a software engineer
I enjoyed logic and problem solving, so decided to try development (kind of on a whim) when I was looking for a career change. I did a coding bootcamp which gave me enough experience to get started, and then I was lucky to have some good mentors help me learn on the job.
What's a day in the life of a software engineer?
I work typical work hours and spend most of my day working on the computer. At my current job there is a lot of group discussion and planning, so there is typically a chunk collaboration time everyday.
What's the best part of being a software engineer?
I like problem solving and especially figuring our solutions as a team.
What are some perks of your job?
Flexibility, easy to work from home and always evolving industry with new things to learn
What's the downside of being a software engineer? Words of caution?
It's a lot of time looking at a computer and some jobs require extra support work outside of regular working hours.
Advice on how to get started as a software engineer
Start learning online. There are lots of resources out there and you can start learning and building right away.
What skills are needed to be a software engineer?
Problem solving, logic, creativity, attention to detail, ability to collaborate with team members, explain your ideas and receive feedback