As far as anyone who isn't technically literate is concerned, I'm a programmer. In my domain (the software realm), I prefer to be called referred to as a Softwa

As far as anyone who isn't technically literate is concerned, I'm a programmer. In my domain (the software realm), I prefer to be called referred to as a Software Engineer. dagw pointed out that engineers should have an Engineering degree, but I don't really agree. As far as I'm concerned, anyone who meets the requirements of the definition of 'Engineer' ('A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or public works.', according to Google) is qualified to be called an Engineer. Having an engineering degree doesn't make you a good engineer anymore than not having an engineering degree makes you a bad engineer.