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

CurrencyPeriod25thMedian75thPostings
USDyear$145,575$172,500$208,800563
USDhour$34$35$4523

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 37%
  • rtos 30%
  • ai 28%
  • automation 22%

How the work is done

  • Onsite 443 · 18%
  • Hybrid 257 · 10%
  • Remote 123 · 5%

Visa sponsorship offered in 38% of the 614 postings that state a position on it.

Seniority

  • Senior 676
  • Principal 182
  • Staff 157
  • Lead 101
  • Intern 61
  • Middle 31

Who is hiring

  • 1000+ employees 658
  • 501-1000 employees 189
  • 51-200 employees 74
  • 11-50 employees 63
  • 201-500 employees 13
  • 1-10 employees 6
2,487 jobs
RED CAT HOLDINGS
2 weeks ago

Sr. Embedded Linux SW Eng, Drone Platform

North AmericaFull-timeSenior
United States

Develop, maintain, and improve core software for a drone's System-on-Module platform, focusing on C/C++ utilities, system daemons, networking, boot behavior, and integrations with flight and ground control systems on an embedded Linux environment.

bash cpp dhcp dns embedded-linux +9 skills
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Persistent Systems
2 weeks ago

Embedded Software Engineer

North America Licensed NL sponsor — This employer appears on the IND public register of recognised sponsors for work and highly skilled migrants. The recognition belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United States

Develops embedded software for Persistent Systems’ Wave Relay® mobile ad-hoc networking system, focusing on C/C++ and Java in Linux environments to create networking protocols, backend services, and security features for military, government, and commercial applications.

api bash cpp embedded-linux embedded-software +7 skills
133 000 – 160 000 $
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AV
2 weeks ago

Embedded Software Engineer

On-siteNorth AmericaContractSenior
United States

Develops embedded software for unmanned and robotic systems, including aircraft and payloads, using C/C++/Python and common protocols.

ai c cpp embedded-software linux +7 skills
91 000 – 138 750 $
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Aptera
2 weeks ago

Staff Engineer, BMS Embedded Software

North AmericaFull-timeStaff
United States

Develops embedded software for Aptera’s battery management system, including requirements, design, coding, debugging, and validation of high-voltage distributed BMS features.

c cpp distributed-systems embedded-software embedded-systems +4 skills
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Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII
2 weeks ago

BMC Firmware Engineer

Open 69d North America
United States

The BMC Firmware Engineer designs, develops, and maintains firmware for Baseboard Management Controllers in server hardware. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, debugging, and ensuring system reliability using C/C++ and embedded Linux.

cpp embedded-linux embedded-systems linux
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Shift Robotics
2 weeks ago

Robotics Software Engineer, Embedded Systems

Open 18d North America H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United States

The Robotics Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for wearable robotic shoes, focusing on system architecture, hardware integration, and production testing. The role requires strong C/C++ skills and experience with RTOS and ARM-based microcontrollers to build safety-critical mobility solutions.

automation ci-cd cpp devops embedded-software +13 skills
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thayermahan
2 weeks ago

Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems

Open 17d HybridNorth AmericaFull-timeSenior
United States

Build and maintain embedded Linux and microcontroller software for autonomous systems, including command and control, signal processing, and data flow management.

bash ci-cd cpp data-visualization docker +10 skills
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Northrop Grumman
2 weeks ago

Embedded Software/Principal Embedded Software Engineer

On-siteNorth AmericaFull-timePrincipal
United States

This role involves developing and maintaining embedded test-generation applications and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test rigs for mission-critical flight systems. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate software requirements using languages like C++, Ada, and C#.

bitbucket ci-cd confluence cpp csharp +8 skills
91 800 – 171 000 $
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Worldpay
2 weeks ago

Head of Embedded Finance

North AmericaFull-timeC-level H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United States

The Head of Embedded Finance will lead the strategy, growth, and operational performance of Worldpay's North American embedded finance business. This executive role involves managing P&L, driving partner adoption, and collaborating with product and technology teams to scale financial service solutions for software platforms.

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175 700 – 261 350 $
Johnson Controls
2 weeks ago

Staff Software Engineer - Embedded Networking (remote)

RemoteNorth AmericaFull-timeStaff
United States

Hands-on staff engineer extending Airwall Zero Trust networking onto embedded devices (OpenWRT, ARM) using C/C++/Rust, working deep in the secure data path with IPsec, overlay networking, and PKI.

ai cloud cpp embedded-linux embedded-software +7 skills
130 000 – 180 000 $
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RTX
2 weeks ago

Sr. Engineer, Actuation Systems Embedded Software

On-siteNorth AmericaFull-timeSenior
United States

Develops embedded firmware for missile actuation systems (e.g., steering, thrust vectoring) using C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and hardware integration, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, verify, and integrate control algorithms for precision systems.

cpp embedded-software fpga git matlab +2 skills
86 800 – 165 200 $
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RTX
2 weeks ago

Principal Engineer, Actuation Systems Embedded Software

On-siteNorth AmericaFull-timePrincipal
United States

Develops embedded firmware for missile actuation systems (e.g., aerodynamic steering, thrust vectoring) using C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and FPGA/VHDL, integrating with hardware and collaborating across engineering disciplines.

cpp embedded-software fpga git matlab +3 skills
107 500 – 204 500 $
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Resideo
2 weeks ago

Sr Firmware Engineer

HybridNorth AmericaFull-timeSenior
United States

Develops firmware for embedded products in the connected home domain, focusing on design, development, testing, and architecture. Works with C/C++, FreeRTOS, and Embedded Linux to create innovative, secure, and scalable firmware solutions for IoT devices.

agile automation bitbucket cpp cryptography +13 skills
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boydcorp
2 weeks ago

Boyd Thermal by Eaton - Firmware Engineer

North AmericaFull-time
United States

Develops firmware for thermal control systems in semiconductor applications, writing C/C++ code for Linux and bare-metal targets, tuning control loops, and maintaining existing products.

cpp csharp linux proof-of-concept tcp-ip +1 skills
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NVIDIA
2 weeks ago

System Software Engineer - Trusted Firmware

North AmericaFull-time
United States

Develop low-level system software for NVIDIA’s Tegra platform, focusing on ARM’s Trusted Firmware Stack (Hafnium, TF-A, RMM) and next-gen CPU architectures.

agentic-ai ai cpp embedded-systems
124 000 – 241 500 $
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TrellisWare Technologies
2 weeks ago

Software Engineer, Embedded Linux

North AmericaFull-time
United States

Develops embedded Linux software, drivers, and servers for wireless communication systems, including hardware integration and troubleshooting in labs. Core tech: Linux kernel, C++, Python, Yocto, and embedded systems.

cpp embedded-linux embedded-software linux oop +3 skills
115 000 – 200 000 $
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bah
2 weeks ago

Embedded Software Engineer

North AmericaPart-time
United States

Embedded Software Engineer Location: Huntsville, AL, McLean, VA, El Segundo, CA, Colorado Springs, CO Time Type: Full time Job Description Embedded Software Engineer The Opportunity: As an embedded sof tware engineer,…

agile ai confluence cpp embedded-software +8 skills
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Harbinger
2 weeks ago

Firmware Engineer

North AmericaContract
United States

Firmware Engineer (Bare-Metal / RTOS) Location: Garden Grove, CA Department: 380 Software Engineering About Harbinger Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an…

cloud cpp embedded-systems microcontrollers rtos +2 skills
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ESR Healthcare
2 weeks ago

Firmware ENGINEER BOSTON MA

HybridNorth AmericaFull-time
United States

Firmware ENGINEER BOSTON MA Salary: Up to $165k base Share this job Become part of a rapidly growing company at the forefront of intelligent system development. Were creating advanced solutions that blend cutting‑edge…

cpp embedded-software firmware i2c oscilloscope +1 skills
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ESR Healthcare
2 weeks ago

Firmware Engineer Cupertino, CA (Onsite)

North AmericaFull-time
United States

Firmware Engineer Cupertino, CA (Onsite) Type :- Full Time Firmware development using C; 4+ years of experience; Requirements - Firmware Engineer Firmware configuration and maintenance for new product bringup: "…

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