Software Developers, Systems Software (15-1133)
Occupation description: Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. May design embedded systems software. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 82 | 94 | 14.6 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| United States | 421,300 | 463,900 | 0.0 | 6,100 | 25,000 | 35,400 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is moderate with low employment opportunities. Read more.
Wages
Wage data is not available.
