The problem is that “software” is as broad as “aerospace” or “construction”.
Some aerospace things are highly engineered — airplane, rocket ships, etc; some things aren’t — kites, paper airplanes, etc; and some things are in-between, like gliders or hot air balloons.
You get the same in buildings — which range from sheds to houses to skyscrapers.
Also, the end of [0] and your discussion of your usage of routine abstractions to solve problems makes me wonder if you consider your own job to be (b)-type engineering.
Some aerospace things are highly engineered — airplane, rocket ships, etc; some things aren’t — kites, paper airplanes, etc; and some things are in-between, like gliders or hot air balloons.
You get the same in buildings — which range from sheds to houses to skyscrapers.
Also, the end of [0] and your discussion of your usage of routine abstractions to solve problems makes me wonder if you consider your own job to be (b)-type engineering.