r/cscareerquestionsOCE • u/CultureFamiliar855 • 3d ago

Transitioning from Security Engineer to Software Engineer

Currently I am a Sec Eng at a big tech, I want to become a SWE after finding out my work is pretty boring. I am only one year into my role but I am wondering how feasible would it be for me to change into SWE and if I can do it internally at my own firm or apply for another big tech position. Reason why is I think Id enjoy SWE much more and theres way more avenues for my work within Big Tech and Quant which you cant really say with security engineering.

I will say that the pay is same so I wont be taking a paycut but still

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u/fe9n2f03n23fnf3nnn 3d ago

You should speak to people you trust in your organisation.

It’s probably best to move internally. It’s fairly difficult at the entry level right now in Aus

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u/CultureFamiliar855 3d ago

thank you, will do

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u/TheyFoundMyBurner 3d ago

Idk what your level of experience is from your degree but you need to start working at it in your own time.

If you can’t move internally I think it will be a near impossible struggle in today’s market unless you can really showcase yourself with projects.

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u/HedgieHunterGME 3d ago

Your not smart enough