JobSOC 15-1252
Software Developers
Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).
Studied through
20 programs- Artificial Intelligence11.0102
- Information Technology11.0103
- Informatics11.0104
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General11.0201
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications11.0202
- Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification11.0203
- Computer Game Programming11.0204
- Computer Programming, Specific Platforms11.0205
- Information Science/Studies11.0401
- Computer Science11.0701
- Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation11.0804
- Cloud Computing11.0902
- Computer Engineering, General14.0901
- Computer Software Engineering14.0903
- Computer Software Technology/Technician15.1204
- Mathematics and Computer Science30.0801
- Accounting and Computer Science30.1601
- Economics and Computer Science30.3901
- Linguistics and Computer Science30.4801
- Data Science, General30.7001
Draws on
- Computers and Electronics4.8 of 5
- Mathematics3.6 of 5
- Customer and Personal Service3.6 of 5
Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.