Software Engineering: Overview of First Destination Roles

John Sterling ‘96, Software Engineering Manager, Google, provides students with an overview of the typical first destination roles for CSCI majors within the tech industry, as well as, the typical career path progression from that entry-level role. Discussion includes:
• A description of the “standard” entry-level SWE roles;
• Which ones are in most demand;
• What differentiates the roles;
• What types of individuals are best suited for those roles;
• The qualifications (academic and extracurricular) expected for these roles; and
• What students can do to best position themselves to get internships and full-time roles.
All students interested in pursuing software engineering roles are encouraged to attend.