Software Engineering
Engineering discipline focused on building software systems — design, testing, and shipping production code.
Core courses
- • Data Structures
- • Algorithms
- • Software Architecture
- • Testing
- • Databases
- • Operating Systems
- • Software Project Management
- • Capstone
Career paths
- • Software Engineer
- • DevOps
- • Backend/Frontend Specialist
- • Mobile Development
- • Embedded Software
- • Tech Lead
- • Engineering Management
- • Graduate School
What to expect
Less theoretical than CS — more focused on build/test/ship. Industry experience (internships, projects) matters more than GPA.
How Fennie helps
Fennie covers the foundation: [data structures](/subject/data-structures), [algorithms](/subject/algorithms), [databases](/subject/databases), [software engineering practices](/subject/software-engineering).
FAQ
SWE or CS major?
CS for theory, ML, research. SWE for engineering practice. Many programs are similar in practice.
Is the SWE job market saturated?
More competitive than 5 years ago but still better than most majors. Strong portfolio matters.
Does company care which I picked?
Generally no — coding interviews test foundations, not your major name.
Get through your Software Engineering coursework with Fennie
Daily Plans adapted to your specific courses — upload syllabi and Fennie does the rest.
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