SDE
Technology & Computing abbreviation · Programming
| Stands for | Software development engineer |
|---|---|
| Categories | Technology & Computing |
SDE stands for Software development engineer, a programming abbreviation also used in business.
The job title Amazon and Microsoft have used for software engineers, with levels such as SDE I, SDE II and Senior SDE. It describes the same work as SWE at other companies.
Example: She was promoted from SDE II to Senior SDE after leading the payments migration.
Usage notes
A related title is SDET, software development engineer in test, for engineers focused on automated testing. Levels map only roughly between companies, so salary comparison sites list SDE and SWE levels side by side. Recruiters often treat SDE, SWE and software developer as interchangeable search terms.
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