difference between software application engineer and field application engineer

[rookie1010]

Hello

i was wondering if you could tell me what the difference between software application engineer and field application engineer was?

 

[jaeusm]

FAEs typically work on problems at customers' facilities. A field application engineer is also a broad title. Electrical engineers, software engineers, etc. can all be FAE's.

 

[rookie1010]

thanks for the reply

so all SAE's are in fact FAE's?

 

[jaeusm]

No. Software engineers apply the engineering design process to software development.

"Field application engineer" is a general term. A field application engineer can be any type of engineer (electrical, software, etc.). FAEs provide technical assistance to customers, helping them develop their own products.

 

[rookie1010]

is a software applicaton engineer (SAE) the same as a software engineer then?

 

[jaeusm]

The exact meaning of any job title varies from company to company. However, I think you're safe in assuming a SE is the same as a SAE.

 

[rookie1010]

thanks dude