While many technology companies have slowed hiring or even launched significant layoffs, that doesn’t mean job opportunities have dried up for software developers. In fact, skilled developers—particularly those with knowledge of AI—are in demand in other industries.
The key to success for developers looking to snatch up these roles is to be well-prepared to meet the needs of potential employers in a variety of sectors.
“The demand for developers in non-tech sectors is real and growing, but the roles look different from what you’d find at a software company,” says Pragati Awasthi, assistant teaching professor of AI and data science at Drexel University.
“Across all these sectors, the common thread is that software is no longer a support function; it is embedded in core operations,” Awasthi says. “The developer in these environments is often the person translating domain-specific business problems into technical solutions, which requires a different profile than a pure product engineer at a tech firm.”
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