Software Engineering Overview - Preparation - Specialty Areas - Day In The Life - Earnings - Employment - Career Path Forecast - Professional Organizations  Career Path Forecast According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of software developers is projected to grow 22 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. The need for new applications on smart phones and tablets will help increase the demand for software developers. The health and medical insurance and reinsurance carriers industry will need innovative software to manage new healthcare policy enrollments and administer existing policies digitally. As the number of people who use this digital platform increases over time, demand for software developers will grow. Software developers are likely to see new opportunities because of an increase in the number of products that use software. For example, more computer systems are being built into consumer electronics and other products, such as cell phones and appliances. Concerns over threats to computer security could result in more investment in security software to protect computer networks and electronic infrastructure. In addition, an increase in software offered over the Internet should lower costs and allow more customization for businesses, also increasing demand for software developers. New growth areas will also continue to arise from rapidly evolving technologies. The increasing uses of the Internet, the proliferation of websites, and mobile technology have created a demand for a wide variety of new products. As more software is offered over the Internet, and as businesses demand customized software to meet their specific needs, applications and systems software engineers will be needed in greater numbers. In addition, the growing use of handheld computers will create demand for new mobile applications and software systems. As these devices become a larger part of the business environment, it will be necessary to integrate current computer systems to adapt to expanded and wireless consumer demands. In addition, information security concerns have given rise to new software needs. Concerns over cyber security have resulted in the continued investment in software that protects computer networks and electronic infrastructure. Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.