Embedded Jobs in United States
There are 2,487 open Embedded jobs in United States on freehire right now. 510 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 676
- Principal 183
- Staff 157
- Lead 100
- Intern 61
- Middle 31
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
C++ Developer / Embedded C++ Developer
Develops embedded C++ applications and integrates with Versant DB; core focus on C++ with optional database and embedded systems expertise.
Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, Pixel Display
Develops and optimizes the full display software stack for Pixel devices, bridging hardware and software to enhance visual experiences, color accuracy, and image processing using embedded systems and firmware.
Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Pixel Core USB
Builds and maintains the Linux kernel and Android stack for Pixel USB connectivity, enabling seamless charging and data transfer while optimizing hardware reliability across generations.
Embedded Software Engineering Intern
The Embedded Software Engineering Intern will work on-site in Arlington, TX, developing firmware in C for IoT devices using Zephyr RTOS. The role involves sensor integration, debugging on hardware, and contributing to edge-to-cloud connectivity.
NWS System Architect - NWS Embedded Systems Integration
Designs and oversees embedded system architectures for defense applications, integrating hardware/software components, ensuring compliance, and managing integration across multidisciplinary teams.
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Develop secure voice software for defense products using C/C++, Rust, and embedded Linux; design, code, and test low-level components with SELinux policies and CI pipelines.
Software Engineer II - Embedded
Develops real-time embedded software for radar/sensor systems, integrating firmware, OS, drivers, and networking to enable mission-critical aerospace and defense applications.
Firmware Product Lead
Own the build systems, toolchains, Git repositories, and release pipelines that enable next-generation SSD firmware development at scale, using Docker, CMake/Make, and CI/CD infrastructure.
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Senior Embedded Software Engineer designs and maintains flight software for aerospace propulsion and avionics systems using C/C++ on ARM/SoC/FPGA platforms.
