1. Course: Introduction to Digital Technology
IT Career Exploration
By: Vraj Patel
August 15, 2017
9th Grade
Course: Introduction to Digital Technology
Block: 4A

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3. Overview
Systems Software Developers are the masterminds behind computer programs. Systems software developers develop the foundation systems used to run devices, applications, and also develop systems that control networks.
Deeper into this presentation, we will discuss aspects such as job description, working conditions, earnings, required education, etc.

4. Job Description
Systems software developers also create maintaining systems that keeps the computers functioning properly. These could be operating systems for computers that the general public buys or systems built specifically for an organization. Systems software developers are creating the operating systems that control most of the consumer electronics in use today, including the systems in phones and/or cars.

5. Working Conditions/Environments
Many software developers work for firms that deal in computer systems design and related services firms or for software publishers. Some systems developers work in computer — and electronic product — manufacturing industries. Applications developers work in office environments, such as offices of insurance carriers or corporate headquarters.
In general, software development is a team-working process, and developers work on teams with others who also contribute to designing, developing, and programming successful software. However, some developers telecommute (meaning working away from the office).

6. Education Requirements
Systems software developers usually have and need a bachelor’s degree, typically in computer science, software engineering, or a common, related field. Although writing code is not their first priority, developers must have a strong government in computer programming.

7. Earnings
The average salary for a Systems software developer in Atlanta, GA is $77,256. That is 31.1% lower than the national median salary of $112,147.

8. Career Pathways
While in high school, I need to pursue in Programming career pathway. Which will give me the basic knowledge of programming and coding software.
The different promotional levels for system software developer are:
SDE I
SDE II
SDE III
Principal (Principal’s are like advanced SDE III’s)
*Most promotional levels are based on the firm you are working for.*

9. Career Planning My plan to reach my career goal is:
Graduate high school and earn my Diploma
Study at Georgia Tech
Get a internship at Intel or TripAdvisor
Receive my Bachelor’s degree
Work at Dell or Microsoft for 4 or 5 years
Then go back to Georgia Tech to study for my Master’s degree
Work at Apple, Dell, or Cisco