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
Firmware Engineer
Develops and tests firmware for network visibility and security products using C/C++/Rust, collaborating with hardware and software teams in a fully on-site role.
Embedded Software Engineer - AUTOSAR Expert
Develop embedded C software for automotive ECUs using AUTOSAR concepts, CAN/UDS protocols, and safety standards like ISO 26262.
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Senior Embedded Software Engineer Location: Pittsburgh, PA Time Type: Full time Job Description What We Do The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) advances the state of the art in software engineering and…
Embedded Controls Engineer, Spacecraft
Design and implement embedded control software for spacecraft subsystems like propulsion and robotics, writing real-time C/C++ code and tuning control algorithms for flight hardware.
Embedded Software Engineer
Develop low-level embedded software for industrial automation products, bridging hardware and software in a hybrid onsite role.
Software Engineer, Embedded Rust
Develops embedded Rust software for thermal and pneumatic comfort systems across automotive, medical, and other industries, migrating C modules to Rust and designing new drivers.
Software Manager - Embedded Systems
Salary: Up to $180k + Super An established Australian technology company is looking for an experienced Embedded Software Manager to lead a team of 10 engineers developing embedded systems, desktop applications, and…
Embedded Software Engineer
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 software engineer,…
Embedded Software Engineer
Embedded Software Engineer Location: Colorado Springs, CO Time Type: Full time Job Description Embedded Software Engineer The Opportunity: Are you excited to apply RF quantum sensing technologies to critical national…

Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Senior Embedded Software Engineer builds flight-critical firmware for solar-powered stratospheric aircraft, owning avionics, sensors, and real-time systems from design to flight validation.
Principal Embedded Software Engineer, Onsite
Principal Embedded Software Engineer at RTX designing, developing, and optimizing C/C++ and Python-based systems for aerospace and defense products in an agile environment.
Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Applied Automation Controls/Embedded Software
Design and implement real-time embedded control software for robotic workcells, including motion controllers and sensor integration, using embedded systems and distributed architecture.
Embedded Software Engineer
Develop and maintain embedded systems using C/C++ for microcontrollers and FPGAs, interfacing hardware via SPI/UART and debugging tools to support mission-critical government projects.
Embedded Engineer
Develops real-time embedded firmware for motor control and power electronics using C/C++ and RTOS on TI C2000, NXP, or STM32 microcontrollers.
Embedded SW/FW Engineer
Design and develop embedded firmware for battery systems, integrating hardware and software to optimize energy density and performance in Apple devices.
Embedded Software Engineer
Develops and validates embedded software for next-gen infotainment ECUs in electric vehicles, focusing on bring-up, performance optimization, and multimedia subsystem testing.