1. Different Career Options for Software Engineers
For most of us career planning means choosing a career path related to our field of study. If I am
a doctor, I will practice medicine and if I am a software engineer, I will work in an IT company
as one. While software engineering leads to specific occupations, it also opens doors for a variety
of career options.
Let us have a look at some of the career path you can walk on as a software engineer
Software developer/engineer
This is the most obvious career choice for software engineers, especially those who got selected
by top MNCs during campus placement. Although common, it is a safe career option that allows
you to follow a certain fixed career path and earn a handsome salary if you are good.
Software architect
Once you have spent some time as a software engineer or code developer, you can aspire to
become a software architect. It is a senior level position that requires extensive knowledge of
software coding standards, tools, platforms and a good decision making ability.
Mobile Application Developer
With smart phones spreading its wings and quietly dominating the mobile market, there is a lot
of scope for an array of mobile applications. You can use your creative side to come up with
unique (and useful) mobile application ideas and become a mobile application developer.
Games developer
Not only mobile applications, there is a huge scope for mobile games as well. You can become a
game developer and earn a huge money if your game is a hit. Even when your game is not very
successful, the experience of developing a game can enrich your resume
Instructional Designer
There are software engineers and there are writers. However, there are very few people with
knowledge of both. If you are good in communication and writing skills, you can become an
instructional designer and write software documentations, user manuals, and much more. There
is a huge dearth for good instructional designers, and if you are good at your work, you can
climb ladders of success much faster.
Freelancers
If you want to be your own boss, you can become a freelance software designer, programmer
android developer, writer and lots more. There is a huge demand for freelancer in the software

2. industries. With so many online portals offering freelance job opportunities, finding a job will
not be difficult.
Software engineers possess an understanding of computer science, design, engineering
management, mathematics and psychology. With such wide variety of skills, why stick to the
traditional engineering job? Explore options and find yourself the best career field.