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We are partnering with an innovative technology company to help grow their engineering team and are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer with experience in motor control and/or embedded machine learning inference. The role is based in Adelaide, however full remote working is available for candidates located anywhere in Australia. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available, and applicants must have full, unrestricted working rights in Australia. About the Role You will join a multidisciplinary engineering team developing advanced embedded systems used in next generation products. This role involves low level software development, performance optimisation, and working closely with hardware and algorithm teams to deliver reliable, production-ready solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain embedded software for real-time systems Implement and optimise motor control algorithms and/or embedded ML inference solutions Work closely with hardware and systems teams on integration and debugging Develop efficient, reliable firmware for resource-constrained environments Participate in system design, code reviews and product development cycles Support testing, validation and performance optimisation activities Required Skills & Experience Strong background in embedded software development Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems Experience with real-time or bare-metal systems Experience in motor control and/or embedded machine learning/inference Experience working with microcontrollers or SoCs Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Experience with communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, I2C, UART or Ethernet Eligibility Must have full rights to work in Australia Visa sponsorship cannot be offered Candidates must currently reside in Australia
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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.