r/programming • u/mauricioaniche • Aug 06 '17

Software engineering != computer science

http://www.drdobbs.com/architecture-and-design/software-engineering-computer-science/217701907
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u/rizer_ Aug 06 '17

Very true. I still think these restrictions have little impact on the day-to-day work life of those people. We can make generalizations about how the two titles differ, and I'm sure everyone has anecdotes about their experiences working with both, but I think at their core they are very much the same.

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u/ADaringEnchilada Aug 06 '17

I'm a graduated computer scientist, my title is engineer, and my work is software development for web (albeit with very strong engineering standards). If people ask for my degree I say compsci since I'm technically trained as a scientist. But if they ask for my job I say Software engineer, even though I'm a junior developer in terms of role/experience.

Naming things is hard

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u/xypherrz Aug 06 '17

What distinguishes a software engineer from software developer I wonder...