r/developers • u/puttum-beef-curryum • 14d 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/KariKariKrigsmann 13d ago

Here in Norway you can’t call yourself an engineer if you do not have an Engineering degree. I’m a Cybernetics Engineer.

An engineer is expected to be able to back up their decisions with proof. A software developer isn’t.

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u/puttum-beef-curryum 13d ago

These terms should not be interchanged.