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Embedded Jobs in United States

There are 2,486 open Embedded jobs in United States on freehire right now. 509 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are cpp, embedded-software and linux.

Salary

Currency	Period	25th	Median	75th	Postings
USD	year	$145,575	$172,500	$208,800	563
USD	hour	$34	$35	$45	23

From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.

Most requested skills

cpp 60%
embedded-software 53%
linux 43%
embedded-systems 41%
python 38%
rtos 30%
ai 28%
automation 22%

How the work is done

Onsite 443 · 18%
Hybrid 257 · 10%
Remote 124 · 5%

Visa sponsorship offered in 38% of the 615 postings that state a position on it.

Seniority

Senior 672
Principal 183
Staff 158
Lead 100
Intern 61
Middle 30

Who is hiring

1000+ employees 659
501-1000 employees 189
51-200 employees 74
11-50 employees 63
201-500 employees 13
1-10 employees 6

2,486 jobs

Halogen Engineering Group

CNO DEVELOPER - Firmware - 10+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required - SB - 216

North AmericaContract

Onsite CNO firmware developer at Fort Meade supporting new and existing capabilities using C programming and reverse engineering, requiring TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.

c cybersecurity firmware reverse-engineering sas +1 skills

205 000 – 217 000 $

Embedded Systems Expert DO-254

HybridNorth AmericaFull-timeSenior

Leads avionics hardware architecture and DO-254-compliant design for safety-critical aerospace systems, collaborating with teams to ensure certification and compliance from requirements to production.

fpga regulatory-compliance

Embedded GSOC Intelligence Team Leader

On-siteNorth AmericaFull-timeSenior

Lead a 24/7/365 GSOC Intelligence Analyst team embedded at a multinational e-commerce client's Toronto office, overseeing threat monitoring, intelligence analysis, incident response, and physical security operations using OSINT/SOCMINT platforms.

ecommerce performance-management

100 000 – 125 000 CAD

Embedded GSOC Intelligence Analyst

On-siteNorth AmericaFull-timeSenior

GSOC Intelligence Analyst embedded onsite at a multinational e-commerce client's Toronto office, conducting 24/7 geopolitical and security horizon scanning, producing intelligence briefings, triaging incidents, and monitoring CCTV/access control on rotating shifts.

85 000 – 100 000 CAD

Embedded GSOC Junior Intelligence Analyst

On-siteNorth AmericaFull-timeMiddle

Junior intelligence analyst in a 24/7 GSOC for an e-commerce client, performing incident monitoring, triage, OSINT/SOCMINT analysis, and intelligence briefing production, with physical security duties (CCTV, access control) on rotating shifts — fully onsite in Toronto.

65 000 – 85 000 CAD

Product Operations Manager, Embedded

Open 55d North America

Embeds with AI product teams to run launches, early-access programs, and feedback loops, ensuring safe and reliable model deployments while streamlining cross-functional processes.

ai anthropic cloud llm program-management

240 000 – 260 000 $

H3X Technologies

Embedded Controls Intern (Spring)

On-siteNorth AmericaFull-timeIntern

The Embedded Controls Intern will assist in developing and maintaining motor control firmware, simulations, and configuration tools for high-density electric motor drives. The role involves hands-on debugging, testing, and collaboration within a fast-paced engineering team using C++ and Python.

ai ci-cd cpp embedded-systems firmware +4 skills

23 – 37 $ / hr

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

HybridNorth AmericaFull-timeSenior H-1B sponsor history

Senior Embedded Software Engineer designing and verifying control software for fusion R&D equipment and machinery, working with real-time Linux, microcontrollers, and FPGAs using Python, C++, and Rust.

ci-cd cpp embedded-software fpga git +8 skills

140 000 – 200 000 $

Urgent Need: Firmware Architect - Houston, TX (Onsite)

Onsite Firmware Architect role in Houston leading the design, development, and optimization of BIOS/UEFI and embedded systems firmware across hardware platforms for a 12-month contract.

embedded-systems

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

RemoteNorth AmericaContractSenior

The Senior Embedded Systems Engineer will develop and maintain production firmware for industrial IoT sensors and gateways using C/C++. This role involves hands-on hardware bring-up, electrical design support, and managing the full product lifecycle from prototype to field deployment.

ai analytics authentication automation bash +22 skills

150 000 – 170 000 $

Collins Aerospace

Principal Software Lead Engineer - Embedded Communications (ONSITE)

North AmericaPrincipal

Principal Software Lead Engineer for embedded communications systems at Collins Aerospace, an on-site defense/aerospace role requiring an active Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Senior Embedded C++/Rust Software Engineer (Safety Critical)

North AmericaSenior

Develops and maintains safety-critical embedded software for autonomous robot systems in warehouse automation using C++/Rust, Linux, and RTOS while supporting IEC 61508 certification and field testing.

agile ai automation ci-cd claude-code +12 skills

Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems, Pixel Memory

North AmericaSenior

This role involves leading the post-silicon enablement and optimization of high-speed memory subsystems for Google's custom silicon. The engineer will develop critical initialization firmware and diagnostic software to ensure performance and reliability for the Pixel product portfolio.

cpp distributed-computing embedded-systems fpga networking +1 skills

174 000 – 252 000 $

Embedded Systems Engineer, High Speed DSP

MENA, North America

This role involves architecting low-level firmware and control loops for Google's high-speed physical-layer communication silicon used in TPU hardware. The engineer will work at the intersection of DSP, hardware-software co-design, and real-time systems to optimize performance for AI/ML infrastructure.

ai cloud cpp embedded-software embedded-systems +7 skills

192 000 – 278 000 $

Heico Corporation

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

RemoteNorth AmericaSenior H-1B sponsor history

Develops embedded software, test fixtures, and communication protocols for hardware verification, while contributing to architecture design and trade studies for third-party IP vs. in-house development.

amd xilinx arm cortex c# digital signal digital signal processing +17 skills

Embedded Software Engineer

Open 48d North AmericaContract

Develop and integrate Ethernet switches for avionics applications, write and test C code in Linux, and troubleshoot with cross-functional teams to support modern aircraft systems.

embedded-software ethernet linux networking

73 923 – 131 331 $

1st Avenue Power

Embedded Software Engineer

Open 70d North America

Senior Embedded Software Engineer architecting and building the embedded layer for utility-scale clean power systems, working with C/C++, embedded Linux, RTOS, and protocols like Modbus and CANbus.

cloud cpp embedded-linux embedded-software embedded-systems +8 skills

120 000 – 195 000 $

The Guitar Center Company

Embedded Service Technician II

The Embedded Service Technician II is responsible for maintaining, installing, and troubleshooting audiovisual systems while mentoring junior staff. The role involves performing system health checks, managing installation projects, and modifying control system programs.

av control av control systems av testing av testing tools cable tester +18 skills

The Guitar Center Company

Embedded Event Technician III

RemoteNorth America

The Embedded Event Technician III provides on-site audio/video support, including system troubleshooting, maintenance, and the setup of conference spaces. The role also involves delivering end-user training and maintaining job site documentation.

audio recording audio/video biamp computer skills control systems +14 skills

The Guitar Center Company

Embedded Service Technician II

RemoteNorth America

The Embedded Service Technician II is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of audio-visual presentation systems and conference room hardware. The role involves reading technical schematics, performing hardware repairs, and providing end-user training.

audio/video audio/video recording biamp computer troubleshooting control systems +14 skills