Systems Software and IT Engineering Career and School Info in Arizona

Schools Concentrating On Software Engineers For Systems

• Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Rio Salado College, University of Advancing Technology, Arizona State, and Pima Community College.

Fastest Response From Schools

• Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.

Student Body

• Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Arizona State, Northern Arizona University, and University of Arizona.
• Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Dine College, South Mountain Community College, Arizona Western, and Cochise.
• Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Yavapai College, Central Arizona, Mohave Community College, and Phoenix College.

School Setting

• Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of University of Advancing Technology, Embry Riddle - Prescott, University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University.
• Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Embry Riddle - Prescott, Northern Arizona University, University of Advancing Technology, and Dine College.

Excellence

• SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Embry Riddle - Prescott.
• % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at University of Advancing Technology.
• Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Dine College, Embry Riddle - Prescott, University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University.

Working as a Systems Software Engineer in Arizona

Systems software engineers construct, maintain and expand an organization's computer systems by coordinating each department's needs and making recommendations. They may provide this service for their own employer, or as the primary technical resource for sales personnel providing services to other organizations. Read a detailed Systems Software Engineer job description and schools overview.

The State of Arizona does not regulate the practices of systems software engineers. Optional professional certification in specific technologies and software can provide career advantage.

The Arizona Chapter of the American Society for Information Science and Technology and the Information Technology Alliance can provide additional professional development resources.

Major Industries

Systems software engineers can work in any industry, but most in Arizona work for:

• Computer Systems Design Service Providers
• Consumer and Commercial Lending Services
• Architectural and Engineering Services

Major Employers

A few representative employers of systems software engineers in Arizona include:

• A All Languages Connection (Translation and Interpretation Services)
• Global Fulfillment Services (Web Commerce)
• Research International USA (Market Research and Analysis)
• GM Desert Proving Grounds (Testing Laboratories)
• CDI Corporation (Engineering Services)
• Western Technologies Incorporated (Engineering Services)
• URS Corporation (Engineering Services)
• L and R Guzman Corporation (Architectural Services)
• Drivetime (Consumer Lending)
• Americredit Financial Services Incorporated (Consumer Lending)
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage (Real Estate Credit)
• CITI Equipment Finance (Consumer Lending)
• CITI Financial Mortgage (Real Estate Credit)