Software Engineering Program

What Is Software Engineering?

A software engineer uses their expertise to design, develop, and evaluate software, configure and install computer systems, and build and maintain software systems throughout their lifecycle. Specific tasks software engineers perform evolve quickly, reflecting changes in technology, as well as the needs of employers. Software engineers work as members of teams that may include experts in engineering, marketing, manufacturing, accounting, training, and design.

Jonathan Duron

“I aim to make an impact by solving real-world problems while inspiring other students to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.”

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Jashwanth Komanabelli

“The mix of collaboration, mentorship, and ambition makes Iowa State a place where motivated people truly succeed.”

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Nisha Raj

“I’ve had the opportunity to apply much of what I learned in various classes to a real-world engineering application.”

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Greg Carter

“The people here move for you. They don’t just tell you to do something, they show you the path to success.”

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Learn Multiple Skills

Learn Multiple Skills

In software engineering, learning involves combining skills in computer science, engineering and math while solving problems and managing projects. Whether working independently or on teams, this learning will help you effectively support both the business and technology sides of organizations to meet the needs of end users.
Hands-on Experience

Hands-on Experience

As a leader in the advancement of software engineering education, we deliver hands-on experience for creating software from conception to assessment. Software engineering majors work with professors on research projects in areas such as modern secure software systems, design, configuration management, testing and safety.
Career Demand and Options
Career Demand and Options

With a software engineering degree, you will be in high demand, and opportunities will evolve quickly with advancing technology. Software engineers work in all types of industries, building software in cars, airplanes, agricultural machinery, medical systems and more. Each year, top software companies come to Iowa State to recruit our students.

As a software engineer, you can:

Develop new video games using advanced video game engines

Design mobile apps for the iOS and Android operating systems

Create and enhance software to run systems in cars, airplanes and robots

Develop software for operating medical equipment, such as pacemakers and ultrasound machines

Software Engineering Program

What Is Software Engineering?

Student Success

Jonathan Duron

Jashwanth Komanabelli

Nisha Raj

Greg Carter

More to Explore

Why Iowa State?

I’ve done two internships with NASA and one at Apple, and I’ve found that internships help with your school life because they give meaning to the classroom and a context to apply the abstract things.

Software Engineering Program

What Is Software Engineering?

Student Success

Jonathan Duron

Jashwanth Komanabelli

Nisha Raj

Greg Carter

More to Explore

Why Iowa State?

Learn Multiple Skills

Hands-on Experience

Career Demand and Options

I’ve done two internships with NASA and one at Apple, and I’ve found that internships help with your school life because they give meaning to the classroom and a context to apply the abstract things.