Get ready for a high-growth software development career

See how to become a full stack developer, DevOps engineer, or machine learning engineer with Coursera. Not sure where to start? We'll guide you with top skills and programs.

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Get ready for a high-growth software development career

See how to become a full stack developer, DevOps engineer, or machine learning engineer with Coursera. Not sure where to start? We'll guide you with top skills and programs.

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Get ready for a high-growth software development career

See how to become a full stack developer, DevOps engineer, or machine learning engineer with Coursera. Not sure where to start? We'll guide you with top skills and programs.

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Explore in-demand software development career paths

We curated the top tech roles with a 26%+ projected 10-year job growth rate and $129,000+ USD median annual salaries according to Lightcast data.*

Full Stack Developer

Great if you like: Building complete web applications, problem-solving, and working with diverse technologies.

Top Skills: JavaScript, React.js, Amazon Web Services, Java

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DevOps Engineer

Great if you like: Automating processes, improving system reliability, and bridging development and operations.

Top skills: Automation, Python, Amazon Web Services, Kubernetes

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Machine Learning Engineer

Great if you like: Designing algorithms, automating processes, and pushing the boundaries of AI.

Top skills: machine learning, Python, software engineering, data science, AI, algorithms, deep learning

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95%

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Sources referenced:

Lightcast, median advertised salary in US from Sep. 2023 - Aug. 2024 and projected 10 year growth rate of role in US from Sep. 2023 - Aug. 2024
U.S. Bureau of of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer and Information Research Scientists