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Software Engineer | C++ / Python | Real-Time Systems $140,000 - $250,000 + Equity | Brooklyn, New York Why this is worth your attention: $140k-$250k base + meaningful equity Build real-time software connected to physical systems, not another SaaS product Join an early-stage engineering company tackling a major problem in aviation Work across C++, Python, hardware integration, networking and real-time data Genuine end-to-end ownership. Engineers own problems, not tickets Small, highly technical environment where what you build has a direct impact on the product I'm recruiting for an early-stage engineering company developing next-generation technology for the aviation industry . They're taking on a technically difficult problem where software has to work reliably in the real world. That means combining production software with hardware, sensors, networking and real-time data. This isn't a narrowly defined embedded position. Depending on your strengths, you could be building real-time and low-latency systems, backend services, hardware interfaces, data pipelines or applications used by operators. The common thread is ownership . They want engineers who can take an ambiguous technical problem, work out what needs building and get it into production. What they're looking for You'll ideally have 2-8 years of software engineering experience , with strong production experience in C++ and/or Python . They'll particularly value: Low-level, real-time, embedded or systems programming experience Experience owning core product or systems work Backgrounds in robotics, autonomy, aerospace, automotive, defence-tech or other complex engineering environments Evidence you've built something independently, whether that's open source, a side project, hardware build or your own product A Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline Experience with safety-critical systems is useful. Aviation experience isn't required. An interest in building difficult software for physical systems matters more. The practical bit Salary: $140,000 - $250,000 + equity Location: Brooklyn, New York Working pattern: Predominantly on-site This won't suit someone looking for a remote-first role. But if you want serious engineering ownership, difficult technical problems and software that has consequences beyond a screen , it's worth a conversation. Apply here or message me directly for a confidential chat.
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.