Software engineers and designers
Engineering and architecture
NOC 21231
Filmed in 
Burnaby
Viviana interviews a software engineer in Vancouver who creates NHL video games for XBoxes and mobile devices. He says his problem-solving skills, work as part of a team, and communication skills are preparing him for any job.

What to know

Annual Earnings
$125,345
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
University Degree
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
11,670

Top Skills

Every job calls for a certain set of skills. Knowing those skills is the first step in finding a good career fit.

Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

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Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

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Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Systems Analysis

Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations and the environment will affect outcomes.

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Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Systems Evaluation

Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, while meeting the goals of the system.

Programming

Writing computer programs for various purposes.

Active Learning

Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.

Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

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