Software Engineering Career Growth
Despite the push for low-code or no-code tools, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates a software developer shortage of 1.2 million by 2026. Depending on your specialty, software engineers enjoy some of the highest salaries in the IT world. As you go through the Stony Brook University Software Engineering Bootcamp, you may find certain roles better fit your skills and interest. Here are five top software engineering positions available and the annual median advertised salary in New York.
Software Engineer - $124,672
Front-End Engineers - $114,944
Back-End Engineers - $104,960
Full-Stack Engineers - $107,264
Web Developer - $85,760
Annual Median Advertised Salary. Source: Lightcast; Oct 2022 - Sep 2023; 0-3 years minimum experience required. New York.