Typical Career Progression
| |
Position |
Remuneration |
Experience |
Education (Optional) |
| Start Position |
Junior |
$30,000-$35,000 |
0-2 years |
Degree |
| 1st Promotion |
Mid Weight Software Engineer |
$35,000-$60,000 |
3-5 years |
Degree |
| 2nd Promotion |
Senior Software Engineer |
$70,000-$100,000 |
5-8 years |
Degree |
| 3rd Promotion |
Technical Director |
$100,000-$200,000 |
8+ years |
Postgraduate degree |
*The above table is to be used as a guide only
Typical accountabilities and responsibilities
|
Junior
|
Testing, bug fixing, supporting other engineers, small projects or small parts of projects. |
| Mid Weight Software Engineer |
Supporting senior engineers, analysis and design, testing, bug fixing, might have client facing elements to his/her role. |
| Senior Software Engineer |
Project scoping, project development, testing, bug fixing, mentoring of junior/mid-weight engineers, likely to have client facing elements to his/her role. |
| Technical Director |
Project leadership, team leader responsibilities, may be required to present to clients, project scoping and development. |
*The above table is to be used as a guide only
Career Options available
As above, there are many different opportunities out there in various industries for those with software engineering skills. With so many companies looking to invest in technical solutions to increase productivity and knowledge sharing, really there are opportunities out there for work in whatever industry that pricks your interest.
About the Author
Stuart Manners
Head of Engineering - Wiliam Pty Ltd.
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