Career switch, measured
From Software Tester to Systems Engineer
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 64% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Python, Azure, Linux, AWS; the main skills to add are Stakeholder management, Sales, Cybersecurity, Technical writing.
64%
skill overlap
1,062
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillSoftware TesterSystems Engineer
- Python51%27%
- Azure18%20%
- Linux20%15%
- AWS21%25%
- Electrical engineering16%16%
- Troubleshooting28%21%
- Agile28%13%
- Problem solving30%20%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Systems Engineer postings, rarely in Software Tester ones.
SkillSoftware TesterSystems Engineer
- Stakeholder management14%34%
- Sales–19%
- Cybersecurity–12%
- Technical writing–9%
- Marketing–9%
- Budgeting–8%
- Mechanical engineering–8%
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