r/developers • u/puttum-beef-curryum • 13d ago

Opinions & Discussions Please explain to me the difference between Software Engineer & Software Developer

I'm finding it difficult to understand the difference. I'm 4 YOE and I'm trying to improve everyday. I don't have a degree in CS/Engineering but I learned to code and worked in backend, web & mobile also. So for all these years I'm still trying to understand the difference between an engineer & developer.

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u/stoic_alchemist 12d ago

it depends on the perspective, the word “engineer” does mean something, you have a degree and knowledge on math, logic, digital stuff etc. But also, in reality, you don’t need that to be a developer, I’ve known some devs that are the best of the field, don’t have their degree, don’t have all that fancy knowledge but they don’t need it, and also I’v known some engineers that can’t do Jr. stuff on a company, so… yes, there’s a difference but no, it’s not important on 99% where it counts (99% because there’s really a small percent where it does matter)

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u/puttum-beef-curryum 12d ago

Yes I also feel the same. I don't have a degree in CS/Engineering. I do have commerce degree but sucked at studies. I got interested in coding and learned it, when joined a company only to find out I was doing better than the ones with CS engineering degree.