computer engineer

US: /kəmˈpjuːtɚ ˌɛndʒəˈnɪr/

Definition

Definition of computer engineer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

profession

TECH.

person who designs or builds computer systems hardware and related software

TECH.

The company hired a computer engineer to develop the new embedded controller.
Her brother works as a computer engineer at a chip manufacturing firm.
A skilled computer engineer designed the hospital’s new monitoring system.

implement

tool

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with computer

computer junkie

enthusiast who loves learning about computers

She's a computer junkie, always exploring new software.

computer bug

fault in programs, devices or systems causing unexpected trouble

A computer bug crashed the app right before the demo.

the computer's down

exp.

not working because it is turned off or powered down

The computer's down because I turned it off last night.

computer says no

exp.

humorous phrase for unhelpful customer service relying on computers

I asked for a refund, but the computer says no.

under the computer hood

adv.

in the underlying software or hardware

The program runs smoothly under the computer hood.

bring your own computer

bring personal laptop to an event

The workshop requires you to bring your own computer.

Expressions with engineer

sanitary engineer

person who designs systems for clean water and waste removal

The sanitary engineer improved the city's water and waste systems.

social engineer

manipulate people to gain confidential information

Hackers often social engineer to access secure systems.

mechanical engineer

person who designs and builds machines

The mechanical engineer designed a new type of engine.

chief engineer

person with highest responsibility for engineering work in an organization or project

The chief engineer approved the final design changes before production began.

software engineer

professional who maintains and improves software systems

The software engineer updated the system to enhance performance.

railroad engineer

person who operates a train

The railroad engineer carefully navigated the train through the mountains.

locomotive engineer

person who operates a train engine

The locomotive engineer sounded the horn as the train approached the station..

professional engineer

engineer with advanced skills and experience

The company is looking for a professional engineer to lead the project.

re-engineer

redesign or change the structure of something

The company decided to re-engineer the entire product line.

stationary engineer

operates and maintains machines

The stationary engineer fixed the broken boiler.

Terms with computer engineer included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

systems engineer

occupation

engineer who designs and oversees complex technical or computer-based setups

View all translations of computer engineer

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:ingénieur en informatique, ...
German:Computeringenieur, ...
Italian:ingegnere informatico, ...
Spanish:ingeniero informático, ...
Portuguese:engenheiro informático, ...
Chinese:计算机工程师, ...
Japanese:コンピュータエンジニア, ...
Arabic:مُهَنْدِس حاسُوب, ...
Hebrew:מְהַנְדֵּס מַחְשְׁבִים, ...
Russian:инженер по компьютерной технике, ...
Ukrainian:інженер-комп'ютерник, ...
Hindi:कंप्यूटर अभियंता, ...
Bengali:কম্পিউটার প্রকৌশলী, ...
Catalan:enginyer informàtic, ...
Czech:počítačový inženýr, ...
Danish:computeringeniør, ...
Dutch:computeringenieur, ...
Greek:μηχανικός υπολογιστών, ...
Hungarian:számítógépmérnök, ...
Khmer:វិស្វករកុំព្យូទ័រ, ...
Korean:컴퓨터 공학자, ...
Persian:مهندس کامپیوتر, ...
Polish:inżynier komputerowy, ...
Portuguese (BR):engenheiro de computação, ...
Romanian:inginer informatician, ...
Swedish:datoringenjör, ...
Thai:วิศวกรคอมพิวเตอร์, ...
Turkish:bilgisayar mühendisi, ...
Vietnamese:kỹ sư máy tính, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “c”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.