How to ACTUALLY land a Software Engineer job in 2025?

From Engineer to EM to Senior Engineer Again — Leanne & Derek chat about Tech Careers after Layoffs in 2025, and Life in the U.S. vs Canada.

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we cover:

01:11 – As a Canadian, how Leanne landed a U.S. tech job from Canada 🇨🇦→🇺🇸

02:00 – TN visa explained & tips for Canadians job hunting in the U.S.

03:17 – What are the biggest differences between working in the U.S and Canada? 07:34 – How and why Leanne switched from Software Engineer → Engineering Manager → back to Software Engineer?

11:08 – Leanne’s top tips for landing Software Engineer in today’s tough job market