Learning about a career in software engineering is an exciting step into the world of STEM. This book introduces readers to what software engineers do, the different kinds of software they develop, notable engineers in the field, and the future of software engineering. Readers will be amazed at how coding can create useful and complex computer programs. Readers will discover the ways science, technology, engineering, and math fit into the everyday work of software engineers, which makes this book a perfect companion to STEM-based instruction. The text is engaging yet accessible, while the color photographs bring the career to life. Readers will gain supplemental knowledge from sidebars and graphic organizers, and they are sure to leave this book with a firm understanding of this exciting career.