Computer Engineer
Computer engineers design and test computer hardware and software
85%
13%
2%
National data for computer software engineers (SOC 15-1030)
$37,460
$63,720
$122,660
$18.01
$30.63
$58.97
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures
High school diploma or GED
Bachelor's degree - Computer engineering
Master's or doctoral degree (Ph.D.)
Work 40 hours per week
May work evenings and weekends to meet deadlines or solve a problem for a client
Generally work a set schedule
COMPUTER ENGINEERS will:
Work with either computer software or hardware
Apply math and computer knowledge to computer design
Interact with clients (including training them)
May work overtime to meet deadlines
COMPUTER ENGINEERS frequently:
Sit for long periods of time
Repeat the same movements
Use hands and fingers to enter data, handle parts, and use tools
It is important that COMPUTER ENGINEERS be able to:
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away
Speak clearly so listeners can understand
Understand the speech of another person
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