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As a software "Developer" in Canada who does some work in the USA with the title Software Engineer this is a constant struggle which I seem to constantly have t
by r-s 12y ago
As a software "Developer" in Canada who does some work in the USA with the title Software Engineer this is a constant struggle which I seem to constantly have to explain.
Unfortunately some higher ups don't seem to understand what the title engineer means. I have a formal comp sci education and I have heard things like "We can't pay you $x, you aren't even an engineer!".
Walk into an interview with a ring on your pinky (I am serious) and you have an edge on the field.
- SeoxyS 12y agoCan you call yourself an Architect? As in, Software Architect? I've found the title to be preferable to Engineer.
- pyvpx 12y agoactual architects might rightfully slay you, though.
- tinkerdol 12y agoWhat does a ring on your pinky do?
- snarfy 12y agohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineer%27s_Ring http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineer%27s_Ring
- jcd748 12y agoThe iron ring is a Canadian engineering tradition. The original ones were made from iron from a bridge that collapsed and killed a lot of people. It's worn as a reminder of what a few miscalculations or oversights can do.
- turnip1979 12y agoI don't understand why software devs are in such a bad position in Canada. Or is it just me having a bad experience?