Embedded Jobs in United States
There are 2,491 open Embedded jobs in United States on freehire right now. 512 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 | $145,125 | $172,000 | $208,800 | 563 |
| USD | hour | $34 | $36 | $47 | 24 |
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%
- firmware 26%
How the work is done
- Onsite 444 · 18%
- Hybrid 257 · 10%
- Remote 123 · 5%
Visa sponsorship offered in 38% of the 613 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 679
- Principal 182
- Staff 156
- Lead 102
- Intern 62
- Middle 33
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
Senior Embedded Software Engineer, High-Performance Signal Processing
Develop low-latency embedded C/C++ firmware for next-gen radar and RF sensing systems on defense platforms, from board bring-up to real-time signal processing.
Calling all Secret-Cleared Embedded Software Engineers! (Chandler)
Develop embedded real-time software in C/C++ for missile defense systems using RTOS environments like VxWorks or Yocto Linux, requiring an active U.S. Secret clearance.
Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Leads embedded software development for unmanned aircraft and robotic systems, writing and testing C/C++ code for sensors, autopilots, and payloads while ensuring system efficiency and scalability.
Embedded Software Engineer
Develops and maintains firmware for aerospace avionics, working with embedded platforms like MSP430 and STM32F to integrate hardware and communication interfaces under strict real-time constraints.
Embedded Software Engineer
Develop secure enterprise wireless products and features, focusing on Linux kernel/driver development for WiFi chipsets and security protocol implementation.
Sr. Embedded Software Engineer
Senior embedded software engineer designing, coding, and validating C/C++/C#/Python firmware for medical devices while ensuring FDA-compliant development processes.
Embedded Software Engineer
Develops real-time embedded software in C/C++ for mission-critical defense systems, using model-based engineering and DevSecOps to support national security applications.
Staff Embedded Software Engineer
Develop embedded software for navigation systems using C/C++/Python, model-based engineering, and DO-178B/C standards in a collaborative, agile environment.
Principal Firmware Engineer (OCI AI Infra/Servers)
Principal firmware engineer designing and prototyping BIOS/UEFI and BMC firmware for AI and datacenter servers, integrating OpenBMC and Redfish/IPMI stacks, and ensuring security and deployability across vendor platforms.
Firmware Engineer II- Active Secret (Onsite)
Design and verify FPGA/SoC firmware in VHDL for aerospace/defense systems, including HDL circuits, test benches, and lab integration; requires active U.S. Secret clearance.
Associate Embedded Software Engineer
Develops embedded C++ software for aircraft health-monitoring systems in Linux and Docker/Kubernetes environments, integrating with hardware and stakeholders to enable predictive maintenance.
Senior Firmware Engineer
Develop and maintain C++ firmware for spacecraft, satellite buses, and reentry capsules, ensuring reliable real-time embedded systems for space missions.
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Develops and tests embedded C++ firmware for spacecraft and reentry capsules, ensuring reliable real-time operation in safety-critical aerospace systems.
Senior Embedded Linux Engineer
Build and maintain embedded Linux and C++ flight software for spacecraft buses and reentry capsules, ensuring reliable operation in orbit.
Firmware Engineer
Develops reliable C++ firmware for spacecraft and reentry capsules, ensuring safe operation in orbit and during mission phases.
Embedded Software Engineer, C++
Develops reliable C++ firmware for spacecraft and reentry capsules, focusing on real-time embedded systems and mission-critical software for a space startup.
Embedded Linux Engineer, C++
Develops embedded Linux and C++ flight software for spacecraft, satellite buses, and reentry capsules, ensuring reliable operation in orbit.
Embedded Linux Software Team Lead
Lead a team building secure, real-time Linux-based embedded systems in C++ for defense applications, including daemons, APIs, and cross-platform SDKs while managing engineering tasks and cross-discipline collaboration.