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Software engineers are expected to continue to grow in demand over the upcoming years. Learning about what a software engineer really does, like developing and testing software applications, could help you decide if this is the career for you.
In this video, we follow Sarah, a software engineer who works remotely, to show you what a day in the life of a software engineer is actually like, including work hours, work environment and job duties. She’ll even share the skills and education needed to succeed in the role.
00:00 Introduction
00:06 Morning routine
00:20 What is a software engineer?
00:43 Software engineer responsibilities
01:11 At-home desk setup
01:20 Coding languages for software engineering
01:51 Coding tip
02:02 Coding example
02:29 Benefits of working from home
02:50 Things to do during lunch break
03:05 Planning the afternoon
03:41 Researching new software and frameworks
04:06 Trip to the market
04:22 Tips for being a better software engineer
04:41 Education and background
04:59 Continued education for transitioning to management
05:18 Wrapping up work
05:52 Winding down with video games
06:03 Software engineer career advice
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