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Can I become software engineer without studying maths


Supriya.M 19th Aug, 2025
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Prachi Kumari 20th Aug, 2025

Hello,

Yes, you can.

Maths helps in coding, but it is not always compulsory. Many areas like web development, app development, and software testing need only basic maths. For advanced fields like data science, AI, or graphics, more maths is needed.

So, you can become a software engineer even without strong maths, but having some basic knowledge will make learning easier.

Hope it helps !

Babita Rawat 20th Aug, 2025

It is possible but depends on what kind of software engineering you want to do.

Areas of software engineering with low math requirements:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Basic Software tools/ Business Applications
- Cloud engineering

To become a software engineering skills are more important than math such as logical thinking & problem solving, Coding in languages, Understanding algorithms and data structures, communication and teamwork.


SHUBHRADIP ROY 20th Aug, 2025

Hello Aspirant,

Yes, you can become a software engineer without advanced math , but it depends on the specific role. Many software engineering jobs, like web development (frontend or backend) or building business applications, rely more on logic and problem-solving skills than complex math.

However, if you aim for fields like Machine Learning, AI, Data Science, Game Development, or Computer Graphics , a strong understanding of math (like linear algebra, calculus, and statistics) becomes very important. Even for general software engineering, basic arithmetic, discrete mathematics, and strong logical reasoning are always beneficial.

Abhilasha Agrawal 20th Aug, 2025

Yes, you can become a software engineer without deep maths knowledge. Fields like web development, app development, or frontend work mostly need logical thinking and basic arithmetic. But maths plays an important role in data structures, algorithms, and writing efficient code. If you want to go into areas like AI, machine learning, game development, or graphics, then advanced maths (calculus, statistics, linear algebra) is needed. So, maths is not compulsory for all software jobs, but having it will give you an extra edge.

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