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Because there's a pretty clear difference between software engineering and simply just writing code and people who do the former pride themselves on that work a
by Drew_ 5y ago
Because there's a pretty clear difference between software engineering and simply just writing code and people who do the former pride themselves on that work and want to be recognized for it as an engineer rather that just some programmer.
You would much rather be recognized as the person who devises the plumbing system for a building rather than just being a "plumber".
- wheelinsupial 5y agoThere is a formal qualification process to be called an engineer. If they truly feel that they should be recognized, then they can go through the process. Because they aren't going through the process the word and the recognition can't be that valuable. I feel there is a contradiction in here somewhere that I can't reconcile.
- coupdejarnac 5y agoYeah, exactly. I got my degrees in electrical and computer engineering but mostly work as a software engineer. I got the PE just in case. The tests and other requirements are not exactly onerous; it's about what you'd expect for a worthwhile professional designation like becoming a CPA, an attorney, or even a CFA. Not to toot my own horn, but I cruised through the FE and PE exams, but those exams filter out lots of people. Do you really want engineers who are incapable of performing simple calculations? The exams represent a minimum level of competence, and they shouldn't be difficult if you stayed awake in college.