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 2019-20 and 2020-21 Computer Science and Software Engineering graduates responses to the Auburn University First Destinations Survey.
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- Data and Analytics positions
- Information Technology positions
- Web and Software Engineering positions
AVERAGE STARTING SALARY
Computer Science
$67,891
Salary Range
Minimum | $41,360
Maximum | $156,000
Software Engineering
$75,931
Salary Range
Minimum | $54,000
Maximum | $140,000
These average starting salaries and salary ranges represent 2020-2021 Computer Science and Software Engineering graduates based on student responses to the Auburn University First Destinations Survey.
RECRUITING COMPANIES
TOP HIRING EMPLOYERS
Hiring 2 or more graduates in 2020-2021
- Accenture
- Aflac
- Bentley Systems
- CGI
- General Motors
- Hexagon
- J.B. Hunt
- Lockheed Martin
- NCR
- Torch Technologies
- US Air Force
MORE HIRING EMPLOYERS
- 3M
- 402d Software Engineering Group
- Abaco Systems
- ADTRAN
- Alfa Insurance
- Allstate
- Amazon
- Arete
- Aries Security
- AvidXchange
- Bay Systems Consulting
- BBVA
- Blox Staking
- BNY Mellon
- Boeing
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Capgemini
- Caterpillar
- Charles Schwab
- Ciena
- Cisco
- CoachComm
- Collins Aerospace
- Command Alkon
- CPS
- Decatur City Schools
- Dynetics
- DXC Technology
- EAB
- East Alabama Medical Center
- Enhance IT
- Epic Games
- Epic Solutions
- Evention
- Evidation Health
- Exa Data INC
- ExxonMobil
- Flashtract
- Fullsteam
- General Electric
- HireMaster
- Honda Motors
- i3
- IS4S
- IBM
- Kemper Insurance
- Keyword Studios
- Knapp
- Leonardo DRS
- Loomis
- McLeod Software
- MDA
- Microsoft
- MITRE
- Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
- NAVAIR
- Naval Surface Warfare Center
- nLogic
- Northrop Grumman
- nou Systems
- NTA
- OCV
- OneTrust
- Parsons Corporation
- PeopleTec
- Prattville Turbine Engines
- Pricewaterhouse Coopers
- Raytheon Technologies
- Revature
- Robins Air Force Base
- SAIC
- Southern Research
- Tata Consultancy Services
- Tennibot
- Tensar International
- The Home Depot
- TSYS
- UDA Technologies
- U.S. Air Force
- U.S. Army
- U.S. Department of Defense
- U.S. Department of Justice
- U.S. Navy
- Version3
- Verizon
This list is a sampling of companies, not reflective of all organizations who recruit AU Computer Scientists and Software Engineers.
TOP CITIES FOR GRADUATES
Computer Science
With 3 or more 2020-2021 graduates locating to cities
- Huntsville, AL
- Auburn, AL
- Birmingham, AL
- Columbus, GA
- Dallas, TX
- Montgomery, AL
- Atlanta, GA
Software Engineering
With 2 or more 2020-2021 graduates locating to cities
- Atlanta, GA
- Huntsville, AL
- Chicago, IL
- Dallas, TX
- Auburn, AL
- Birmingham, AL
- Warner Robins, GA
- Madison, AL
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
- Artificial Intelligence Initiative
- Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS, TEAMS, COMPETITIONS
- Association for Computing Machinery
- AuburnHacks
- Ethical Hacking Club
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers – Computer Society
STUDENT STORIES
- Charlotte Vance | Epsilon
- Isabelle Cochran | NuScale Power
- Ken Zou | McDonald's
- Lauren Fogel | Undergraduate Research Experience
- Lyndsey Rice | Tennessee Valley Authority
- Megan Sheehan | Dynetics
- Muhammad Gulfam | Roadway Management Technologies
- Naman Bansal | Meta
- Riley Locke | Lockheed Martin
- Saksham Goel | Microsoft
ALUMNI
- Mike Ziema, ’04 I Global Mapping & Telecommunications, Start-Ups, Defense
- Rose-Gaelle Belinga, ’09 I Software Engineer I Morgan Stanley
- Sean Cook, ’05 & ’06 I Senior Mobile Partner Engineer I Twitter
- Kang Sun, ’14 I Network Test Engineer I Apple
BUILD YOUR RESUME
HIGHLIGHTS
- Develop key Career Readiness skills
- 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
