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Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. (O'Net 15-1032.00)
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| Reported job titles:
Application Developer,
Automation Engineer,
Averaged HEND (High-Energy Neutron Data) Data Product Lead (AHD Product Lead),
Beta Tester,
Business Object Architect,
Business Systems Analyst
(view all job titles)
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| May 2012 |
| hourly rates |
annual rates |
| Average |
Median |
Midrange |
Average |
Median |
Midrange |
| Vermont |
$ 46.35 |
$ 44.89 |
$ 35.38 -
$ 54.41
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$ 96,410 |
$ 93,370 |
$ 73,600 -
$113,170
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| Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan NECTA |
$ 44.05 |
$ 44.36 |
$ 35.21 -
$ 53.66
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$ 91,630 |
$ 92,260 |
$ 73,230 -
$111,600
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| Northern Vermont Balance of State |
$ 43.01 |
$ 46.78 |
$ 32.17 -
$ 53.44
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$ 89,460 |
$ 97,290 |
$ 66,920 -
$111,150
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source: Occupational Employment Statistics, Vermont Labor Market Information, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released May 2013. |
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| Location |
Employment |
Annual % change
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Annual job openings
(due to growth and
net replacements) |
| 2010 |
2020 |
| Vermont |
712 |
860 |
1.9% |
22 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan NECTA |
614 |
721 |
1.6% |
17 |
| Northern Vermont Balance of State |
64 |
87 |
3.1% |
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source: Employment Projections, Vermont Economic & Labor Market Information, in cooperation with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, statewide estimates released August 2012, area estimates released April 2013. |
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| Industry |
Vermont |
2010
Employment |
Percent
of Total |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
347 |
49% |
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source: Employment Projections, Vermont Economic & Labor Market Information, in cooperation with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released August 2012. |
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Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance. |
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Advise customer about, or perform, maintenance of software system. |
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Analyze information to determine, recommend and plan installation of a new system or modification of an existing system. |
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Consult with engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software, develop specifications and performance requirements and resolve customer problems. |
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Direct software programming and development of documentation. |
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Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements. |
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Confer with data processing and project managers to obtain information on limitations and capabilities for data processing projects. |
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Consult with customers or other departments on project status, proposals and technical issues such as software system design and maintenance. |
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Coordinate installation of software system. |
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Prepare reports and correspondence concerning project specifications, activities and status. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software updated June 2009 |
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Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
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Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
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English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
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Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software updated June 2009 |
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Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
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Technology Design - Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. |
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Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
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Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
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Programming - Writing computer programs for various purposes. |
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Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
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Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. |
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Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems. |
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Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software updated December 2004 |
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Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
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Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
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Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
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Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
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Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
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Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
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Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
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Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
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Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
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Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software updated June 2009 |
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Interacting With Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Analyzing Data or Information - Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software updated June 2009 |
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Investigative - Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally. |
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Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow. |
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Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outsi |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software updated June 2008 |
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Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
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Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
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Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
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Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
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Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
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Achievement/Effort - Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
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Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
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Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
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Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. |
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Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software updated June 2009 |
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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed |
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Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. |
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Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. |
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Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software updated June 2009 |
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Related Instructional Programs |
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- Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
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- Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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- Computer Engineering, General
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- Information Science/Studies
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- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
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| source: National Center for Education Statistics 2000 Classification of Instructional Programs
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| Occupational Outlook Handbook |
| The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. Revised every two years, the Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations. |
| Handbook occupations related to Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software : |
| Computer software engineers and computer programmers |
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