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As someone not in tech, I have no idea how to refer to my tech friends' jobs (lemmy.world)

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[–] Solemarc@lemmy.world 19 points 1 year ago (6 children)

I don't know where "software engineer" started but in Australia engineers have to study for years and then do a minimum amount of study every year to keep their license. Which we don't have to do. I've always been weirded out by Software Engineer even though it seems to be becoming more common.

[–] brisk@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago

You have to do that to be a "Chartered Engineer", "Professional Engineer" etc. Some states require you to have some kind of registration to practice in some roles.

"Engineer" remains an unprotected term in all states and territories as far as I know but I could be wrong. It's definitely unprotected federally.

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