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I always felt (perhaps wrongly) that “Engineer” connotes some kind of a professional licensing process (P.Eng for example). I think the title would be more earn
by davidhariri 5y ago
I always felt (perhaps wrongly) that “Engineer” connotes some kind of a professional licensing process (P.Eng for example). I think the title would be more earned if software engineers had to agree to an oath and sign their work (somewhat accountable if harm is caused by negligence).
- wheelinsupial 5y agoSince you use P.Eng. I'm assuming you're Canadian. Software engineer is a licensed P.Eng. in Canada. For example, BC: https://www.egbc.ca/Registration/Individual-Registrants/How-to-Apply/Professional-Membership-and-Licence/Engineer-First-Time-Applying-in-Canada/Software-Engineering-Applicants https://www.egbc.ca/Registration/Individual-Registrants/How-... There are a few exceptions to who can use the word "engineer" in a job, but software doesn't get the exception in Canada. E.g., https://www.peo.on.ca/public-protection/complaints-and-illegal-practice/report-unlicensed-individuals-or-companies-2#exceptions https://www.peo.on.ca/public-protection/complaints-and-illeg...