also: エスイー
noun
systems engineer
Common abbreviation in IT job titles; refers to a person who designs and manages computer systems.
彼は大手IT企業でSEとして働いている。
He works as a systems engineer at a major IT company.
noun
Refers to the field or discipline, not a person. Often used in academic or technical contexts.
大学でSEを専攻しました。
I majored in systems engineering at university.
noun
sales engineer
A technical sales role that combines engineering knowledge with customer-facing skills. Less common than the systems engineer sense.
SEとして顧客に技術的な提案を行った。
As a sales engineer, I made technical proposals to clients.
noun
Used in media production, gaming, and audio contexts. Often seen in credits or technical discussions.
このゲームのSEはとてもリアルだ。
The sound effects in this game are very realistic.