Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware, or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance.

Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures.

Direct software programming and development of documentation.

Consult with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues, such as software system design or maintenance.

Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan installation of a new system or modification of an existing system.

Consult with engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software, develop specifications and performance requirements, or resolve customer problems.

Design or develop software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.

Monitor functioning of equipment to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications.

Supervise and assign work to programmers, designers, technologists, technicians, or other engineering or scientific personnel.

Advise customer about or perform maintenance of software system.