The purpose of this qualitative research study was to investigate and interpret the influence of the lived experiences of women who have successfully pursued and persisted in a computer science career. The planned study utilized the Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis research method consistent with Smith et al. (2012). The research methods, described by Merriam and Tisdell (2016) and Creswell and Poth (2018), provided additional guidance for conducting ethical, reliable qualitative research. Social Cognitive Career Theory guided the analysis of the recalled lived experiences of eight women with bachelor's degrees in computer science. Social Role Theory was applied as a secondary framework to guide the subjective interpretation of societal influences on career preparation and work environment. Five significant themes emerged from the subjective hermeneutic interpretations of the meaning of the participants' lived experiences: 1) Computer science career pathways were influenced by objective and contextual supports, 2) Computer science careers have motivational rewards, 3) Women perceived barriers in computer science careers related to gender, culture, working conditions, and self-efficacy, 4) Women displayed positive self-efficacy characteristics to overcome challenges, and 5) Women utilized and valued informal and formal support systems. Information from the study may enhance literature and understanding of the experiences of women who navigate the STEM pipeline to enter and remain in computer science careers. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]