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Careers in Software Engineering

Interested in a career in software engineering? We’ve collected advice to help you navigate your job search—from writing a standout software engineering resume to acing your interviews, technical and otherwise. There are also insights from folks already working as software engineers: how they got where they are, what their jobs and companies are like, and what advice they have to share. Good luck!

Get advice from engineers working at Amazon, Philips, Esri, and Atlassian in this video of the second event in our Career Conversations series, How to Find (and Land) a Job in Engineering.

The Engineering Job Search

By Jaclyn Westlake5 Rules for Writing a Software Engineer Resume That Will Get You Hired (Plus Example)

By Dave FecakYes, You Can Land a Software Engineering Job Without a College Degree—Here’s How

By Nikki CarterAre You an Entry-Level Software Developer? Here's How to Stand Out and Get Hired

Software Engineering Interviews

By Yolanda Owens9 Questions You'll Probably Get Asked in a Software Engineer Interview (and How to Answer Them)

By Joy Ebertz7 Questions to Ask in a Software Engineering Interview to Figure Out If It's the Right Fit

By Neal ShyamFull-Stack Developers, Here’s How to Ace Your Technical Interview

Tips for Successful Engineering Careers

By Joy EbertzEverything You Need to Know About Being (and Becoming) a Software Engineer

By Quinisha Jackson-WrightAttention Engineers: These Are the Soft Skills Hiring Managers Want You to Have

By Imogen Crispe5 Tips for Finding a Coding Bootcamp That's Right for You (and Will Get You a Job)

Advice From the Field

By Jason UechiWe’re Not Talking Enough About Developer Burnout

SPONSOREDHow Software Engineers Can Stand Out in the Job Search, From a Manager Who’s Hiring Now

SPONSOREDHow This Software Engineer Found a Job That Supercharged His Skills—and Built a Supportive Community Along the Way

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