Embedded Jobs in United States
There are 2,520 open Embedded jobs in United States on freehire right now. 533 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 | $145,062 | $172,000 | $208,800 | 558 |
| USD | hour | $34 | $36 | $50 | 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%
- firmware 26%
How the work is done
- Onsite 452 · 18%
- Hybrid 257 · 10%
- Remote 125 · 5%
Visa sponsorship offered in 37% of the 617 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 691
- Principal 182
- Staff 157
- Lead 105
- Intern 63
- Middle 37
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 661
- 501-1000 employees 192
- 51-200 employees 74
- 11-50 employees 64
- 201-500 employees 13
- 1-10 employees 6
Space Systems Embedded Software Engineer - Level 2 (TS/SCI)
Develops embedded software for defense electronics and real-time systems, using C/C++ and scripting languages, with lab testing and digital signal processing.
Space Systems Embedded Software Engineers - Level 3 or 4 (TS/SCI)
Develop embedded software for defense electronics and space systems using C/C++, RTOS, and real-time DSP in a Linux/Windows hybrid environment.
Associate Embedded / Embedded Software Engineer - Mission and Displays
Develop embedded real-time software for cockpit displays in flight and safety-critical systems using C++, Java, or Python in an Agile environment.

Embedded AI Expert
Embedded AI Expert configures and maintains Cresta's self-service AI product for customers, analyzes contact center conversations, and provides insights and mentorship to drive customer success.
Senior Member of Technical Staff - Embedded Software Developer
Build and maintain advanced simulation systems for embedded software, using C, Python, and tools like Simics/QEMU to model hardware and debug virtual systems.
Embedded C++ Developer
Develops and tests embedded C/C++ firmware for devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver features.
Embedded Software Engineer, Perception (All Levels)
Build low-level firmware and drivers for real-time camera and lidar pipelines on autonomous rail vehicles, optimizing Linux/ARM/NVIDIA Jetson stacks for latency and throughput.
Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, XR
Develops embedded firmware for lightweight XR devices, integrating AI to create context-aware, conversational user experiences and guiding products to launch.
Senior Connectivity Software Developer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, XR
Develop low-level system software for next-gen AR glasses, integrating WiFi/Bluetooth drivers and firmware to meet power and performance KPIs.
Staff Firmware Test Developer
Develop and execute firmware verification plans for NVMe and SSD protocols using Python, C/C++, and JavaScript; automate tests and analyze failures to improve SSD firmware quality.
Embedded Software Engineer C++
Develops and debugs embedded flight-management software in C++ for aviation systems, following DO-178C standards.
Senior Embedded Rust Engineer for Quantum Tech
Develops embedded Rust systems and gateware for quantum tech, collaborating across hardware, firmware, and application layers while writing reliable, tested code.
Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Rust & FPGA, 100G+
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to architect, develop, and integrate embedded software on custom hardware, including advanced FPGA SoCs. You will lead cross-functional…