There has never been a more exciting time to be a software engineer. With the rise of big data, remote work infrastructure, and IoT (Internet of Things), more and more companies are looking to hire software engineers. There were over 1.4 million software engineering jobs advertised in the US in 2019 alone; looking ahead, software engineering is projected to grow 22% by 2029, faster than all other tech roles.

This e-book provides a comprehensive explainer on what software engineering is, what software engineers do on a day-to-day basis, and the types of technical and soft skills software engineers need to succeed. You will also learn about what programming languages software engineers use, and what the software development life cycle looks like.

Finally, this e-book will help you land your first software engineering job: you’ll learn more about the software engineer interview process, how to write a standout resume and cover letter, and what hiring managers are looking for.

This e-book is for those who are new to the field of software engineering and want to understand more about how it works, what software engineers do on a day-to-day basis, the types of jobs software engineers can do, and how to land a software engineering entry-level job.

Springboard offers a comprehensive software engineering bootcamp, complete with a six-month job guarantee. You’ll work with a one-on-one mentor to learn key aspects of front-end web development, back-end web development, databases, and data structures and algorithms. Modules include learning resources, practice exercises, projects, and career-related coursework.

Check out Springboard’s Software Engineering Career Track to see if you qualify.

Not quite ready to dive into a software engineering bootcamp? Springboard also offers a Software Engineering Prep Course, where you can learn the foundational web development skills (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) needed to pass the technical skills survey for the Software Engineering Career Track.