How to become a software engineer without a degree?

Question

Is it possible to get a software engineer job without any degree?

Answer 1

Companies ask for a minimum of bachelor’s degree for Software engineer. There are still a few companies like Google, Hilton, Publix, EY, etc. which don’t ask for any degree.

 A software engineer should have knowledge of programming languages like Java, C, Javascript, etc. You should be familiar with advance mathematics concepts like linear algebra, calculus. You should have good knowledge of data structures, algorithms, computer networks, and databases.

If you want to start as a software engineer without a degree, you need to build a strong profile showing your skills. You can do that by uploading your best projects on GitHub and writing blogs explaining your projects.

You can watch this video on Career paths for software engineers to have a better understanding: