Computer Science and Software Engineering

Computer scientists and software engineers design and develop software for the smartphones, tablets, personal computers, large computer systems, and networks that power today’s world. They enable most of the social, economic, and governmental systems we rely on every day from personal apps to life-critical software that powers medical, flight, and space systems.

Auburn Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering
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SAMPLE JOB TITLES

Adaptation Software Engineer
AI Software Engineer
Advanced Application Developer
Apple Device Tech
Associate Software Engineer
Business Intelligence Analyst
C++ Developer
Combat Systems Officer
Computational Scientist
Computer Analyst
Computer Engineer
Consultant
CRM Developer
Cyber Analyst
Cybersecurity Engineer
Data Scientist
Director of Technology
Electronics Engineer
Federal Associate Developer
Full Stack Developer
Front End Angular Developer
Game Software Developer
Hardware Technician
Infrastructure Architect
Installer
iOS Developer
IT Apprentice
IT Specialist
Mobile Developer
Net Developer
Network Manager
Platform and Content Engineer
Production Assistant
Program Director
Programmer
Python Developer
RPA Developer
Security Representative
Senior Desktop Support Technician
Software Analyst
Software Engineer
Systems Administrator
Technical Analyst
Technical Implementation Consultant
Web Developer

Sample job titles based on Computer Science and Software Engineering graduate responses to the Auburn University First Destination Survey in recent years (2020 - 2022).

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Salary Information

Computer Science

Mean Starting Salary: $74,469

Median Starting Salary: $70,211

Software Engineering

Mean Starting Salary: $82,995

Median Starting Salary: $79,916

Graduate

Mean Starting Salary: $102,695

Median Starting Salary: $95,500

Mean and median starting salaries are based on responses to the 2021-2022 Auburn University First Destination Survey.

RECRUITING COMPANIES

Hired 2 or more graduates in 2020-2022.

This list is a sampling of companies, not reflective of all organizations who recruit AU Computer Scientists and Software Engineers.

TOP CITIES

Computer Science

Atlanta, GA
Auburn, AL
Austin, TX
Birmingham, AL
Columbus, GA
Dallas, TX
Huntsville, AL
Montgomery, AL
Opelika, AL
St. Louis, MO

Software Engineering

Atlanta, GA
Auburn, AL
Birmingham, AL
Chicago, IL
Dallas, TX
Denver, CO
Huntsville, AL
Madison, AL
Nashville, TN
Seattle, WA
Warner Robins, GA

Based on graduate responses to the Auburn University First Destination Survey in recent years (2020 - 2022).

NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS, TEAMS, AND COMPETITIONS

STUDENT STORIES

ALUMNI

Erica Guffie, '15 | Senior Manager | Deloitte
Jerry Carter, '95 & '97 | Vice President of Engineering | Dell Technologies
Kang Sun, ’14 | Network Test Engineer | Apple
Mike Ziema, ’04 | Global Mapping & Telecommunications, Start-Ups, Defense
Parul Singh, '16 | Senior Software Engineer | Abbott
Rose-Gaelle Belinga, ’09 | Software Engineer | Morgan Stanley
Sean Cook, ’05 & ’06 | Senior Mobile Partner Engineer | Twitter
Taric Jain, '19 | Senior Software Engineer | Twilio

BUILD YOUR RESUME

Your Career Roadmap

HIGHLIGHTS

Actively develop Career Ready Competencies
Join professional student organizations such as ACM or others of interest to you
Get to know alumni and professionals in your area of career interest
Attend the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering Career Fairs and Industry Days
Gain experience through internships, co-op, global programs, volunteer opportunities, and/or part-time jobs
Gain research experience by working on faculty projects or as a student employee