Re:Show HN: Job board aggregator for best paying remote SWE ...
by xitang on Monday May 19, 2025 @01:04PM
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Thanks for the feedback. I was deciding between SWE and dev and went with SWE after consulting with ChatGPT as SWE fits the job setting better
> SWE (Software Engineer) vs. Dev (Developer)
> SWE: Typically more formal; often implies engineering discipline like system design, scalability, testing. Broader + deeper in scope
> Dev: Informal short form of “developer”; can refer to any kind of coder. More general or casual.
> "Software Engineer (SWE)" → Signals higher-quality, well-compensated roles, especially to experienced professionals. Many top-paying U.S. companies prefer this title.
> SWE (Software Engineer) vs. Dev (Developer)
> SWE: Typically more formal; often implies engineering discipline like system design, scalability, testing. Broader + deeper in scope
> Dev: Informal short form of “developer”; can refer to any kind of coder. More general or casual.
> "Software Engineer (SWE)" → Signals higher-quality, well-compensated roles, especially to experienced professionals. Many top-paying U.S. companies prefer this title.