Exploring Careers

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

byJaclyn Westlake

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

byDave Fecak

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

byNikki Carter

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

Software Engineering Interviews

byYolanda Owens

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

byJoy Ebertz

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

byNeal Shyam

Full-Stack Developers, Here’s How to Ace Your Technical Interview

Tips for Successful Engineering Careers

byJoy Ebertz

Everything You Need to Know About Being (and Becoming) a Software Engineer

byQuinisha Jackson-Wright

Attention Engineers: These Are the Soft Skills Hiring Managers Want You to Have

byImogen Crispe

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

Advice From the Field

byJason Uechi

We’re Not Talking Enough About Developer Burnout

byThe Muse Editors

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

byThe Muse Editors

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

More Advice for New Grads

byKatherine J. Igoe

Didn’t Get an Internship? Here Are 10 Things You Can Do to Boost Your Career Anyway

byRegina Borsellino

10 Tips for Writing an Entry-Level Resume That’ll Get Your Career Started Right (Plus an Example)

byMeredith Pepin

Dear Recent College Grads, Here's How to Write a Great Cover Letter

Recently Published

byAmanda Cardoso

16 Good Second Job Ideas for Extra Money—Part-Time, From Home, and More!

byThe Muse Editors

22 Top Companies That Prioritize Work-Life Balance

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How This Former Nurse Recalibrated Her Skills to Pursue a Tech Career with Spectrum

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How This Software Engineer’s Love of Logic Helped Him Forge a Tech Career

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From Childhood Passion to PhD, How This Engineer Forged a Career In STEM

byThe Muse Editors

13 New Companies to Explore on The Muse

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10 Companies Hiring Entry-Level Software Engineers

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Returning From Mat Leave Was Hard for This Engineer. Here’s How Her Company Stepped Up.

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Why This Belgrade Tech Leader Is Passionate About Financial Education

byThe Muse Editors

31 Exciting Companies That Are Hiring Software Engineers

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This Recruiter at Coinbase Can Help Jumpstart Your Engineering Career

byThe Muse Editors

Here’s How to Ace a Tech Interview, According to a CIO (He’s Hiring!)

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What This Colombia-Based Engineer Loves About Remote Work at Sonatype

byRegina Borsellino

The 34 Highest-Paying Jobs in Tech for 2023 (and How to Land One)

byDarryl Oliver

14 Healthtech Companies Revolutionizing the Industry—and They’re Hiring!

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At This Fintech Company, Engineers Don’t Need to Know Finance to Thrive

byThe Muse Editors

Why This Engineer Left Big Tech for a Startup in the Music Industry

byStav Ziv

25 Jobs That Are Seriously in Demand (and Growing) Heading Into 2023

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22 Incredible Companies Hiring Tech Talent in 2023

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General Motors Can Help You Launch a Career. These Employees Share How.

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From Banker to Engineer: This Career Changer Shares Her Secrets to Success