software engineer meaning

Definition of software engineer

1. a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs

   Synonyms: programmer, computer programmer, coder

   Type of: engineer, computer user

   Kinds: cracker, hacker, cyber-terrorist

How to pronounce software engineer

software engineer is pronounced /ˈsɒfwɛə ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪə/ in British English and /ˈsɔftwɛr ˈɛndʒənɪr/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.