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Originally Posted by Zarley
Then why on earth would they need a P.Eng?
How so?
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Building an app that adds filters to photos or scans QR codes probably doesn't put the public in danger. Building a social media app or anything that requires the transfer of sensitive information like banking info or social insurance numbers, can have huge implications if it's not handled properly. Likewise, working on the software in an aircraft or on a medical device.... I very damn well want someone that's qualified to work on that rather than someone with a certification from Lighthouse Labs.
In the first instance, I don't really care who's building those apps, and likewise it would be silly to call that individual an engineer. In the last example, I sure as hell want most of the people working on that project to be engineers and I would want their work to be checked by a highly qualified P.Eng.