Technology & numbers
What does a
software developer do?
Writes instructions that make apps, games, and websites work.
A career guide for curious students · Grades 3–12
A day in the life
Plans features, writes and tests code, fixes bugs, and discusses ideas with a team.
Skills to practise
Logic, patience, curiosity, clear thinking.
How to explore this path
Degrees help, but many learn through practice and projects.
Training, qualifications and professional rules vary by country. Check current local requirements with a teacher or careers counsellor.
School subjects & interests
Software Developer connects with Maths, Computers. You may enjoy this work if you like with computers.
TRY A LITTLE OF THIS CAREER
A hands-on activity
Make a simple animation or game with a free block-coding tool.
Ask an adult to help. Follow the safety notes in the activity. Print this activity or save it as a PDF in your chosen language. Downloadable PDF files are in English.
For younger explorers: a simpler explanation
What do they do?
Software developers write instructions for computers. That is how apps, games, and websites are made.
What helps?
Thinking in steps and not giving up when something breaks.
Learning about the path
You can study, and also learn by making your own projects.
Questions to explore next
- Which part of this work sounds most interesting to me?
- What did I enjoy when I tried the activity?
- What could I ask someone who works in this field?