Interesting. Typically the people, like myself, who have graduated
with this type of degree don't call ourselves software engineers.
We're more likely to be project managers, software architects, or
software developers or in a worst case scenario "level 2 help desk".
I didn't however know that in some areas it would be illegal to call
oneself a software engineer.
The term engineer is thrown around a bit loosely these days. Our
cleaning crew calls themselves "custodial engineers". Still, when
looking at the aspect of problem solving involved with software
development I personally can understand how those who created the
designation "software engineer" came to the conclusion that it was
appropriate and fit.
On Feb 28, 2008, at 6:54 PM, Norman Palardy wrote:
>
> The word Engineer a a professional designation is solely for use by
> "professional engineers" - civil, mechanical, etc and a Software
> Engineering degree does NOT make you a professional engineering
> here :)
>
> "Engineer" has fairly strict legal ramifications here so I'm much
> (like if the bridge you designed falls down you get sued)
>
> I'm much more comfortable with Software Architect as it's more
> descriptive an accurate in terms of describing the part science part
> art mixture of creating software
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