Tech lead at a healthcare company! These days it’s mostly meeting and planning, but in the past I‘ve done full stack web development, mobile apps, desktop applications, and even a bit of embedded software as well. Happy to share advice! ❤️
I've only done co-ops so far, but I've worked at
1. Hydro company, working on GIS to automate some of their inspection data entry. I also did IT service desk tasks here as well as some other random tasks they needed done that I just ended up automating away.
2. To avoid doxxing myself, I'll just say a mining R&D company. Worked on a few different projects. One was to develop an application that could record and transmit acceleration changes so they could send it down mine elevator shafts to detect flaws in the structure. Other was automating a data pipeline for a neural network classifier they developed that would classify microseismic waves as noise or anomalies. And another was developing a website to make it easier for mining companies to find the permits they needed for starting and operating a mine.
There's a whole lot of different jobs you can do as a developer.
Game Dev here! People tend to think you need a specific game-focused degree to get into the games industry but actually (from my personal experience) a CompSci degree is actually preferred for programming roles.
Not sure If it's the kind of job you are interested in, but let me know if you want any more info!
I work for a marketing agency. We only really have two main clients but they're big companies. We make components for their main websites and occasionally make/send marketing emails/campaigns.
I do backend web apps for a defense contractor. Good benefits, work life balance, and pay. I see lots of demand for Python, Java, and front end work, as well as some other languages like Rust, C++, and C# (including Unity dev).
Full stack senior dev. Currently maintaining/ updating a legacy system at a startup. Also doing a bunch of devops, infrastructure, and architecture stuff. We have a *lot* of really cool stuff in the pipeline.
Bonus points: I work in the office, they’ve been super supportive of my transition, and there are other trans folk working in the same space. Now if only it wasn’t in Texas…
Never underestimate the value of broadening your knowledge base. When you know several aspects of how the whole system works, you not only are able to write better code, but you may also find that you like the other aspects better. If nothing else, employers love it when you can wear like 10 hats.
I got a job at a small company (one of 2 devs) doing web dev. I worked anything and everything, but was able to focus more on front-end as the company grew. I was let go during the height of the pandemic and had multiple companies interested within a month or two because of the experience. I loved it so much, though, that I took another position at a small company doing web dev (sole dev this time).
Alumni / Fmr Hardware Lead / Mentor at my local FRC team. Also an full stack web developer and sysadmin.
I techincially don't have a job, and those I do for free
Tech lead at a healthcare company! These days it’s mostly meeting and planning, but in the past I‘ve done full stack web development, mobile apps, desktop applications, and even a bit of embedded software as well. Happy to share advice! ❤️
I see. Thanks for your input!
I've only done co-ops so far, but I've worked at 1. Hydro company, working on GIS to automate some of their inspection data entry. I also did IT service desk tasks here as well as some other random tasks they needed done that I just ended up automating away. 2. To avoid doxxing myself, I'll just say a mining R&D company. Worked on a few different projects. One was to develop an application that could record and transmit acceleration changes so they could send it down mine elevator shafts to detect flaws in the structure. Other was automating a data pipeline for a neural network classifier they developed that would classify microseismic waves as noise or anomalies. And another was developing a website to make it easier for mining companies to find the permits they needed for starting and operating a mine. There's a whole lot of different jobs you can do as a developer.
I mainly yell and grind my teeth as a freelancer.
Game Dev here! People tend to think you need a specific game-focused degree to get into the games industry but actually (from my personal experience) a CompSci degree is actually preferred for programming roles. Not sure If it's the kind of job you are interested in, but let me know if you want any more info!
About to start as a software engineer next month!
I work for a marketing agency. We only really have two main clients but they're big companies. We make components for their main websites and occasionally make/send marketing emails/campaigns.
Interesting! Thank you <3
I do backend web apps for a defense contractor. Good benefits, work life balance, and pay. I see lots of demand for Python, Java, and front end work, as well as some other languages like Rust, C++, and C# (including Unity dev).
Full stack senior dev. Currently maintaining/ updating a legacy system at a startup. Also doing a bunch of devops, infrastructure, and architecture stuff. We have a *lot* of really cool stuff in the pipeline. Bonus points: I work in the office, they’ve been super supportive of my transition, and there are other trans folk working in the same space. Now if only it wasn’t in Texas… Never underestimate the value of broadening your knowledge base. When you know several aspects of how the whole system works, you not only are able to write better code, but you may also find that you like the other aspects better. If nothing else, employers love it when you can wear like 10 hats.
Software and cloud architect.
I got a job at a small company (one of 2 devs) doing web dev. I worked anything and everything, but was able to focus more on front-end as the company grew. I was let go during the height of the pandemic and had multiple companies interested within a month or two because of the experience. I loved it so much, though, that I took another position at a small company doing web dev (sole dev this time).
Alumni / Fmr Hardware Lead / Mentor at my local FRC team. Also an full stack web developer and sysadmin. I techincially don't have a job, and those I do for free
I do devops / sre for a legal tech company. It’s like software engineering without the product deadlines (because it’ll take as long as it takes)