Comment on Software Engineer vs Software Developer
Kimusan@feddit.dk 11 months ago
I have an M.Sc. in software Engineering and it is nut just a “software developer” but an actual masters degree from an engineering university. I think Americans starred abusing the software Engineer title a decade or two ago and hence many think it is just a title anyone can use as they like.
corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 11 months ago
At least 25 years ago.
And did you really compare a software dev with a BSc against your MSc (not a MEng?) and compare those apples and orange as if they were peers?
Im not sure about America now, but in my country the title “P.Eng” (professional engineer) is restricted by law to those who have gained a degree as an engineer specifically, B.Eng or bigger, and have written a subsequent certification exam.
Kimusan@feddit.dk 11 months ago
Not sure what you mean about your apples and pears comparison thing. Around here we have two levels of engineering - diploma engineer and civil engineer and that’s also the title you get.
Due to some countries not understanding this differentiation, we use the more common B.Sc for Diploma and M.Sc. for civil. You can then specialize in different areas like software, electronics, AI, health tech, and many more. So basically we have all the engineering courses + the special courses on top.