Software developers held about 1.1 million jobs in 2014. The industries that employed the most software developers were as follows:
Computer systems design and related services
33%
Software publishers
8
Finance and insurance
8
Computer and electronic product manufacturing
8
Management of companies and enterprises
4
Many software developers work for firms that deal in computer systems design and related services firms or for software publishers. Some systems developers work in computer- and electronic product–manufacturing industries. Applications developers work in office environments, such as offices of insurance carriers or corporate headquarters.
In general, software development is a collaborative process, and developers work on teams with others who also contribute to designing, developing, and programming successful software. However, some developers telecommute (work away from the office).
Work Schedules
Most software developers work full time, and long hours are common.