What Type Of Person Thrives In Software Engineering, According To A Senior Software Engineer At A Major Tech Company
Alec, a Senior Software Engineer, highlights that success in the tech industry hinges on a blend of technical aptitude and interpersonal skills; individuals who "enjoy the logic aspect" of coding while also possessing strong communication and collaboration abilities, viewing the job "as being part of a team," are most likely to thrive.
Logical Reasoning, Collaboration, Communication, Teamwork, Problem-Solving
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Alec Reitter
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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
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Video Highlights
1. Enjoyment of logic and coding: A love for logic and the process of writing code is essential for success in software engineering.
2. Importance of collaboration and communication: The ability to communicate, collaborate, and work effectively as part of a team are crucial skills.
3. Human element in tech: Software engineering is not solely about technical skills; the human element—interacting with others and being a team player—is vital for thriving in the industry.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in your industry?
You have to be someone who loves logic. Writing computer programs, writing code—you have to enjoy that.
If you prefer things to be a little more fuzzy, more poetic, and less strict with syntax, you have to enjoy the logic aspect. But at the same time, you have to be human.
You're working with other people; you're not becoming one with the machine. You're using it as a tool to accomplish something.
So, the people who thrive are those who can communicate and collaborate with others. People enjoy working with them, and they consider the job as being part of a team.
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