The P.Eng society is working on this, so that only actual engineers can use the title engineer. Software “engineers” should just be called code monkeys.

It many countries, like Germany, engineer is a protected designation, just like doctor.

[–] jonathan7luke@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 days ago

The P.Eng society is working on this, so that only actual engineers can use the title engineer.

Which is why I specified I was talking about the US. Also, fair. If the term ever actually has a clear set of requirements, then of course it would be incorrect to claim the title without meeting those requirements.

Software “engineers” should just be called code monkeys.

I hope you realize how elitist this comes across. I've worked with a lot of contractors, web developers, etc. that have a strong understanding of software development and are able to author software really well. I would be so embarrassed if they knew I referred to them as "code monkeys". Something tells me that you're the kind of person I'm very grateful to have never had the misfortune of working with.