Employers
Approximately 944,200 software application developers are employed in the United States. They work for tech companies (from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies), “mom and pop” software design firms, and any company, government agency, or nonprofit organization that wants to develop mobile software applications.
Starting Out
Some people break into the mobile software development field by first obtaining experience as Web developers or programmers. Others hone their skills developing mobile apps while they’re in school, gradually building a creative portfolio that attracts the interest of hiring managers.
Participate in internships at software development firms to obtain experience and build your professional network. Many developers landed their first jobs after performing well during internships.
Use the resources of your college’s career services office. Career counselors can help you to improve your resume and interviewing skills, direct you to internship and job opportunities, and provide encouragement and general career advice during your job search.
Attend meet-ups listed on Dribble (https://dribbble.com/meetups), an online community of designers, and Meetup.com.
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- Art Directors
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- Audit and Assurance Accountants
- Auditors
- Augmented Reality Developers
- Automation Engineers
- Autonomous Vehicle Safety and Test Drivers
- Back-End Developers
- Big Data Developers
- Billing Clerks
- Blockchain Developers
- Bloggers
- Bookkeeping and Accounting Clerks
- Brand Ambassadors
- Business Continuity Planners
- Business Development Managers and Directors
- Business Intelligence Analysts
- Business Managers
- Cartoonists
- Chief Customer Officers
- Chief Executive Officers
- Chief Financial Officers
- Chief Information Officers
- Chief Information Security Officers
- Chief Robotics Officer
- Cloud Engineers
- Columnists
- Compliance Managers
- Computer and Video Game Designers
- Computer Network Administrators
- Computer Programmers
- Computer Support Specialists
- Computer Systems Programmer/Analysts
- Computer Trainers
- Content Management Specialists
- Credit Analysts
- Cryptocurrency Specialists
- Customer Service Representatives
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- Cybersecurity Architects
- Data Entry Clerks
- Data Processing Technicians
- Database Specialists
- Deepfake Professionals
- Digital Advertising Workers
- Digital Agents
- Digital Designers
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- Digital Workplace Experience Engineers
- Driverless Car Engineers
- Editorial Assistants
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- Editors
- Embedded Systems Engineers
- Enterprise Architects
- ETL Developers
- Financial Analysts
- Financial Consultants
- Financial Institution Officers and Managers
- Financial Institution Tellers, Clerks, and Related Workers
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators, and Analysts
- Full Stack Developers/Engineers
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- Graphic Designers
- Graphics Programmers
- Health Informaticists
- Help Desk Representatives
- Information Assurance Analysts
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- Internet Consultants
- Internet Content Curators
- Internet Developers
- Internet Executives
- Internet Marketing and Advertising Consultants
- Internet of Things Developers
- Internet Quality Assurance Specialists
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- Internet Store Managers and Entrepreneurs
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- JavaScript Developers
- Live Streamers
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- Magazine Editors
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- Model View Controller Developers
- Network Operations Center Engineers
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- Newspaper Editors
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- Online Gambling Specialists
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- Online Producers
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- Personal Privacy Advisors
- Podcasters
- Product Development Directors
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- Product Owners
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- Scrum Masters
- Search Engine Optimization Specialists
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