If you are applying for jobs described as opportunities for “software engineers”, and you qualify, it makes total sense to refer to yourself as such. “Software

If you are applying for jobs described as opportunities for “software engineers”, and you qualify, it makes total sense to refer to yourself as such. “Software engineering” is a common globally recognized phrase. Anyone overthinking a popular phrase after decades of use doesn’t understand language. It is as ridiculous as a medical association getting worked up about PhD grads, a rapper, or the author of “Seuss” books being referred to as “doctor” without a medical license. You can’t regulate global language trends. (Successfully)