TED HUANG - SOFTWARE ENGINEER

MCROBERTS SECONDARY SCHOOL ALUMNUS

My name is Ted, and I am an incoming software engineer at Facebook, where I look forward to working with the masterminds of the social media giant and contributing to evolve it further.

What is a profession in software engineering like?

Software engineering is a profession for those who enjoy solving difficult problems via computer science. On a regular day, this job involves tasks such as software concept design, software implementation with code, and team communication.

What is a normal day like in the job?

Being a software engineer entails solving the most difficult technological problems and interacting with the smartest people, producing the foundations for software giants such as Google and Microsoft. Furthermore, the high-skilled nature of the career is compensated by generous salaries.

What advice do you have for students looking to pursue software engineering?

My recommendation to those pursuing software engineering is math/science skills and passion. The best way to experience it for yourself is through introductory computer science material, both at school and online. Good luck!

Feel free to message me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-huang/