[notch656a]

This should apply to anyone. IMO engineers aren't special. As a human you should try not to fuck over other people.

[creato]

I assume this is a reference to other engineering disciplines, where an engineer signing off on something has real meaning.

[galaxyLogic]

Right, "software engineer" is often used just as a synonym for "Programmer". That's just how the industry is, currently.

There are no regulations as to who can develop what software as far as I know. Whereas there are for who can design a bridge, act as your lawyer, or prescribe you medicine.

[umanwizard]

People gatekeeping the word “engineer” is a bit annoying, since the word “engineer” dates to at least 1380 and originally just means someone who works on engines. “Engineer” as a legally super special class of job is a thing that came much later and only ever applied to certain jurisdictions anyway.

“Software engineer” is just a synonym for “programmer”, in the actually existing practice of the English language.