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I'm aware that "software engineer" as a regulated profession exists in Canada. The only consequence that I'm aware of is that tech companies in Canada call thei
by titanomachy 3y ago
I'm aware that "software engineer" as a regulated profession exists in Canada. The only consequence that I'm aware of is that tech companies in Canada call their engineers "software developers" instead. In years of working in tech I've never had a coworker who was a licensed Software Engineer.
All I'm saying is that it's unlikely that the bulk of activity we currently think of as "software engineering" will someday full under a level of professional regulation comparable to surgeons, pilots, or civil engineers.
- version_five 3y agoYes I agree, and to a large extent (from what I know) creating that designation was marketing from universities. To be a licensed engineer in Canada you need the degree and then 4 years' experience working under licensed P.Eng which in software is basically impossible. So most people would have the degree but never apply for licensure.