Using mathematical software e.g. Maxima outside of academics? For example as a software engineer?

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I study computer science, and 1st year's maths module makes me use Maxima, computer algebra system.

Maybe that's a bit of a naive question, but who uses mathematical software outside of academics? Civil engineers? Mathematicians working for banks? I seriously have no idea, and I'm basically taking a stab in the dark.