Careers in Communications Technology

Nigel Schryver

The study of engineering applied to the design, development and maintenance of software.

What is software engineering?

A software engineering is in charge of testing speed, efficiency and functionality of software, applications, etc...
Software engineers propose ideas and concepts to a team to create new products or functions on a specific piece of hardware.
Software engineers are also responsible for troubleshooting consumer problems with a certain product or application, they are responsible for knowing how to identify issues in their software and how to fix them.

This career choice requires very motivated and patient state of mind in order to direct a team of professionals.
The job requires excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, changing working environnement.

Education required to apply for this type of job are a minimum of a bachelor of science degree in a technical field (engineering, computer science, etc…) or technical experience that is equivalent to that.
This type of education is available at any computer/technology revolved education center or any college/university that offers an engineering or computer science degree.

High familiarity with telecommunications, OSP and ISP technologies and general expertise of computer technology.
1-2 years of computer design, computer programming and computer coding is also necessary.

Any software developing company would offer work in Software Engineering.
Manufacturers that produce cellular devices, computers, entertainment services, etc... need qualified software engineers in order to make new applications for their platforms.
The job listings that I chose were from Google, Apple and Microsoft.

A software engineer with seniority's average salary is an estimated 99,000$ USD.
A software engineer with no seniority has an estimated salary of 87,000$ USD.

The averages from the lowest of software engineers and the highest is 85,000$ - 100,000$ USD and the national average salary is approximately 70,000$ USD.

Challenges and Downfalls

Challenges for acquiring a job like this can include getting into a schooling system that offers the right education for the job. It requires high grades and determination.
To obtain the right education and the right employment, it most likely will require re-location and to move out of the province.
The price of schooling could be an issue as well, prices for the type of education needed range from 26,600$-38,000$ USD.

Further knowledge of technology and the growth of technology.
In a age of technology increasing exponentially, you gain knowledge on how technology is made and how to troubleshoot problems technology in the future.

The salary for this career lets the employee live comfortably and it is simply a career that interests me and something I would pursue if I needed a career in Communications Technology.