Archive for November 2011
What is this job like?
Because computers are so important to our lives, there is a constant need to develop new software. Computer software engineers apply computer science, engineering, and math to design, develop, and test software. (Computer hardware engineers design computer chips, boards, systems, modems, and printers.)
Software engineers first analyze users’ needs. Then they design, construct, test, and maintain the needed software or systems. In programming, or coding, they tell a computer, line by line, how to function. They also solve any problems that arise. They must possess strong coding skills, but are more likely to develop algorithms and solve problems than write code.
Software engineers often work as part of a team that designs new hardware, software, and systems. A core team may have engineering, marketing, factory, and design people who work together until the product is done.
Computer applications software engineers design, construct, and maintain computer programs based on what people need. They can develop a program for just one person or for many people to use separately.
Computer systems software engineers construct and maintain computer programs for companies. For example, they might develop programs that do recordkeeping and payroll. They might also set up an “intranet”—an internal and secure computer network—for a company. Many software engineers work for companies that make or install new and more advanced computer systems.
Software engineers normally work in well-lighted offices or labs. Most work at least 40 hours a week. If a big project is due, they may have to work nights or weekends to meet deadlines.
Software engineers who are employed by vendors and consulting firms spend time away from their offices to meet with customers. As networks expand, they may be able to use modems, laptops, e-mail, and the Internet to identify and fix problems from their own office.
How do you get ready?
Most employers prefer to hire people who have at least a college degree and experience with a variety of computer systems. Students seeking software engineering jobs can improve their chances by signing up as interns to get some experience. Large firms that can train new hires may take new grads with no experience.
Persons looking at jobs in this field must have strong problem-solving skills. They also must be able to work with team members, other staff, and customers. Because they often deal with many tasks at the same time, they must be able to focus and pay close attention to detail.
As technology advances in the computer field, employers want workers to keep up. Software engineers must learn new skills if they wish to remain in this advancing field. To help them keep up, employers, vendors, private training schools, and others offer a large number of courses.
How much does this job pay?
Average yearly wages for computer applications software engineers were $87,900 in May 2009. Average yearly wages for computer systems software engineers were $94,520.
How many jobs are there?
Computer applications software engineers held about 514,800 jobs in 2009, while computer systems software engineers held about 394,800. Although they have jobs in most industries, many computer software engineers work in computer systems design and related services. Employers range from startups to well-known industry leaders. A growing number of these workers get jobs on a temporary basis, or work as consultants.
What about the future?
Both computer applications software engineers and computer systems software engineers are projected to be among the fastest growing occupations from 2010 to 2018. Rapid growth in the computer systems design industry should mean good opportunities for college grads with a degree and some experience. Employers will look for software engineers with a strong background in programming and systems analysis, along with business and people skills.
The number of computer software engineers is expected to rise much faster than the average, as businesses are looking for new ways to get ahead of competition and make their computer systems the fastest. Also, growing concerns over “cyber security”—making sure only certain people can see private information—will mean more jobs for these engineers. Job growth will not be as fast as during the last decade because some work is outsourced to foreign countries.
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What’s the fastest way to get almost any job done in our society? If you work any type of desk job that I’m reasonably sure that you said that computers are the fastest and most efficient way to solve almost any conundrum. If you work in manufacturing for instance and you’re probably familiar with the GE Fanuc PLC line of goods, and most notably the GE PLC line. This series of computers has aided in the speed and accuracy of manufacturing to a degree where would be almost impossible to revert back to a state previously known. This is one interesting aspect of Computer Technology, namely the fact that once we use that we’ve really developer reliance on it. It’s interesting to think about how many car companies for instance would be able to develop car similar to what’s being produced today without these highly of vault and intelligent computer designs that are making everything seemingly possible. Would it really be possible to build some of the vehicles that are being produced without the aid of these items or would we simply have to revert back to cars that were of the level being produced and the 1970s when Computer Technology was still in its infancy? These are some interesting questions to ponder I can say that I have all the answers but it’s definitely something worth thinking about. We rely heavily on technology but it is brought us such exponential growth there would be difficult to ever revert back to a type of society that is not heavily technologically based.
In the world of competitive basketball, shoe technology has long been an active participant. Basketball shoes have been attached with NBA most times.That’s a reason why those shoes brand sell a good money and young people love them. A kind of new basketball shoes called New Balance Basketball Shoes are now in the market for sale, it takes new techonology.
It’s shoes build with stability, support and durability.
Some of the groundbreaking and innovative technologies that make New Balance Basketball Shoes such a team-sports favorite are:
Blown Rubber: 40% lighter then solid rubber. The addition of air makes for a softer, more cushioned landing. Again, New Balance shoes step up and bring the required ”airborne” qualities required by coaches and players, making New Balance Basketball Shoes an obvious choice and team-champion.
Cool Max: A 100% spun polyester found in New Balance apparel, including New Balance Basketball Shoes that wicks moisture away from the skin and accelerates evaporation.
Dry Last: A lightweight micro nylon spandex filament with the softhand like cotton and the performance features of Lycra?. This stretch nylon is quick-drying, durable, colorfast and shrink resistant.
These days, New Balance running shoes have become incredibly specialized and there is usually a match suitable for any unique set of needs you can imagine. Online stores like New Balance North Shore categorize the men’s running shoes as well as the women’s running shoes, allowing you to shop easily through the various styles:
Motion control running shoes offer maximum stability to control over-pronation. They are best for runners with a heavier stature, flat fleet, weak ankles, fallen arches or general stability problems.
Stability running shoes combine a moderate level of stability and cushioning. They are suitable for most runners with medium-to-low arches.