<human>:  How does a person become a software engineer?
<bot>: A person becomes a software engineer by gaining knowledge and experience in programming and computer science. They need to have an understanding of software development processes and techniques, as well as an understanding of the principles of software engineering, such as software design, coding, testing, debugging, and deployment. In order to become a software engineer, a person would also need to have strong problem-solving skills and be able to think critically about the software development process.