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Purpose. Performance. People. Joining CPP Investments means joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors to drive a single mandate: to deliver strong, sustainable returns for generations of Canadians. With a long-term horizon and global reach, we deploy capital at scale across public and private markets. Our size, stability, and disciplined investment philosophy allow us to pursue complex opportunities and build enduring partnerships worldwide. For our people, this means meaningful work with tangible impact, real opportunity, and collaboration with exceptional colleagues who value partnership and performance. Here, you’ll contribute to outcomes that matter alongside team members committed to excellence and shared success. The Role As a Software Engineer, you will participate in the design, build, test and support of value-add technology solutions and products. You will also work in close partnership with business and technology teams and will acquire sufficient understanding of business and technology to apply critical thought to business and technology requests. The Team Core Accountabilities Participate in the design, build, test and support of technology solutions or enhancements to enable business capabilities, in an Agile environment that includes business and T&D partner teams. Apply an understanding of engineering best practices and participate in continuous improvement across the team. Build an understanding of the technical landscape and the business capabilities it supports and apply critical thought to business requests Demonstrate agility and innovation by participating in experimentation and solicitation of early feedback ensuring responsiveness to evolving business needs. Participate with colleagues to help frame and think deeply about problems identifying options Contribute to root cause analysis of operational incidents impacting the products supported by the team Adhere to Agile SDLC and execute related duties as required. Maintain strong relationships with business partners, peer IT teams and vendor partners Core Qualifications (Education And Experience) Undergraduate degree or college diploma in related field (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science). 5+ years of relevant experience. Strong hands-on expertise in Python, with experience in Pandas and API development Experience developing and deploying cloud-native applications on AWS and Gen AI tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude) Strong SQL skills and experience in structured and large-scale financial datasets. Solid understanding of software development best practices, design patterns, and testing frameworks. Experience working in Agile environments with exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. You are motivated to contribute to something larger than yourself, approach complex challenges with rigor, and hold yourself to high standards in a collaborative, performance-driven environment. We provide colleagues with cutting-edge AI tools, dedicated learning time, and practical support to help them deliver with greater impact. Inclusion & Accessibility CPP Investments is committed to equitable access to employment and building a workforce that reflects diverse talent and perspectives. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Attention: Protect Yourself from Fraud CPP Investments is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process. We will never ask candidates for payment or financial information at any stage of hiring. All legitimate opportunities are posted on our careers page, and communications will come from our applicant tracking system, Workday. CPP Investments may use AI tools to help screen and assess applicants by analyzing resumes and applications for relevant skills and experience. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making.
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.