Software Developer, Systems Software

Average Salary
$88,430
$57,150
$130,040
Degree Requirements
Bachelor's Degree

Just like a theater set designer does for stage production, systems software developers work behind-the-scenes, designing the operating software that enables daily technology production – computers, phones, tablets, routers and more – to work; basically anything that has a chip in it requires a systems software developer to make it operate. Applying the principles of computer science, mathematical analysis and engineering, these professionals research, design, develop and test operating system components, drivers and debuggers to ensure that the daily technology show always go on.

Also known as: Infrastructure Engineer, Network Engineer, Publishing Systems Analyst, Software Developer, Software Engineer, Systems Coordinator, Systems Engineer
Mathematics
Monitoring
Social Perceptiveness
Design, develop and implement back-end operating components
Determine operational specifications and system requirements
Modify, adjust and upgrade existing software
Manage software systems testing and validation processes
Monitor performance to ensure operational functionality

Robotics technicians are the tech-savvy individuals that build, install, test and maintain robotic equipment. Their work positively transforms lives and work practices, raises efficiency and safety levels and provides enhanced levels of service. Natural problem solvers, these technicians know automation like the back of their hands.

Also known as: Automation Technician, Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, Instrument and Automation Technician, Instrument Specialist, Instrumentation and Controls Technician, Programmable Logic Controllers Technician
Equipment Maintenance
Equipment Selection
Installation
Learning Strategies
Mathematics
Monitoring
Operation and Control
Operation Monitoring
Operations Analysis
Repairing
Speaking
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation
Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot and repair robots or peripheral equipment such as defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders and servo motors
Evaluate the efficiency and reliability of industrial robotic systems
Train customers to install, use or maintain robotic systems
Build and assemble robotic devices and systems
Maintain service records of equipment and production systems
Align, fit and assemble components using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates and microscopes
Test robotic assembly performance using oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters and bridges
Meet Lauren
Automation Specialist
Corteva Agriscience
"I think to be a good automation specialist, you have to be open minded. You have to think about things a little differently than maybe what other people do. Efficiency is a huge part of what we do. So the better, the cheaper, the faster you can make something, the better you're going to be in terms of your product and overall product creation"
Lauren
B.S. Biology

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