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No it does not. Please do not turn software engineering into yet another needlessly licensed profession, it has already been tried.

• 8note 5y ago
  Software development* If you want to call yourself an engineer; the licensing is essential
  • wikibob 5y ago
    Says who?
    • trinovantes 5y ago
      It's a protected job title in most state/provincial governments For example, "In Ontario, the titles 'engineer' and 'professional engineer' are restricted by law ... When individuals are found to be using the restricted title 'engineer,' the courts can impose fines, restraining orders and jail time" [1]. It's just hardly reported/enforced in the software industry because most "software engineers" do not work on things that affect public safety or can result in loss of life. [1] https://www.peo.on.ca/engineering-licensing-body-clarifies-use-term-engineer-following-reported-dismissal-hydro-one https://www.peo.on.ca/engineering-licensing-body-clarifies-u...
      • analog31 5y ago
        In most US states, there is a broad "industrial exemption" for engineers who work for an employer. https://peimpact.com/pe-industrial-exemption/ https://peimpact.com/pe-industrial-exemption/
  • MaxBarraclough 5y ago
    Depends on jurisdiction. In the UK anyone can call themselves a software engineer.
  • effie 5y ago
    Everyone knows that software engineer is not an "engineer in the traditional sense". There is no substantial chance of confusing HR or manager hiring for software development when you say to them "I'm software engineer".
• m_j_g 5y ago
  Contrary, formal methods could (in theory!!) give as way to assess correctness of software regardless of programmer qualifications.