One Pager Cheat Sheet

• In this tutorial, we challenge the perception that software engineering is just programming and provide an overview of various coding and non-coding career paths for software engineers.
• Although there should not be a distinction between software engineers, developers, and programmers, there is a slight difference in connotation for job postings and positions at companies, as software engineers tend to be expected to have more knowledge of fundamental computer science concepts and architecture level details than software developers who are generally more familiar with the hands-on coding.
• There are a variety of software engineer tracks to become, such as a Full-Stack Developer, DevOps Engineer, Software Architect, QA engineer (automation), Data Scientist, Data Engineer, Ethical Hacker, and Database Engineer, all of which require different sets of skills, experience, and tools.
• An ideal candidate for a non-coding career in the software industry should have a deep understanding of their role, as well as good organizational skills and relationships with the team.