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N-iX is looking for a Hardware Engineer to complete the development of a communication switching device. The position is part of a planned team expansion due to the expected increase in workload. The current Hardware Engineer will complete the prototype and bring it to the first stage of testing. After that, the project will be handed over to the new Hardware Engineer for identified fixes, further iterations, and preparation and release of the production series. A direct technical handover is planned. Responsibilities: Complete the schematic Complete PCB layout/routing Complete component selection Prepare and support manufacturing at JLCPCB Prepare the test plan together with the team Perform testing using target equipment and an oscilloscope Record and fix identified defects Prepare the next PCB iteration Support CE certification Cooperate with Mechanical Engineers on enclosure design and mechanical integration Requirements: Minimum 6 years of Hardware Engineering experience Pre-Intermediate English or higher Experience working with Altium Designer, Altium 365, GitHub, Jira, MS Teams, SharePoint Working Model Part-time / Freelance High-level tasks with independent technical decomposition Jira + short sync meetings approximately once every two days N-iX-provided laptop and Altium license We offer*: Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible A competitive salary and good compensation package Personalized career growth Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more) Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing Education reimbursement Memorable anniversary presents Corporate events and team buildings Other location-specific benefits *not applicable for freelancers
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.