Computer engineer, Kaipūhanga pūnaha rorohiko
Also known as
- Software engineer, ICT technician, test automation engineer, network engineer
Computer engineers design, develop, test and programme computer equipment like servers and circuit boards.
Duration
2:24 mins
Your pay could be
$66K
Lower
$86K to $146K
Most common
$182K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
Computer engineers
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends or evenings
- usually work in offices, and may travel locally
- need to be methodical, accurate and logical
Tasks
- design electronic and computer equipment
- develop computer systems
- write computer programming code
- build physical models
- use software to create 3D models
- test electrical, electronic and mechanical systems
- make processes more efficient
- create technical plans
- write procedural documents
- work with others on computing projects
Investigative
Practical
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- a bachelor's degree in software engineering and computer science
- a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or similar area
If you’re in school
You usually need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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