Senior Level Embedded Design Engineer Jobs
Senior level embedded design engineer jobs center on architectural ownership, cross-functional leadership, and driving hardware-firmware systems from concept through production. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Electronics & Hardware, with 20% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Rivian, 42dot, and Motional Ad hiring at this level now.
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Build your brand. Tell your story. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to start from the ground up and build something great. We are looking for technology game changers to lead Stellantis into a fundamental transformation within the automotive industry. Technology is going to disrupt the automotive industry significantly in the next decade, and our organization is seeking high-potential candidates to transform the company with a focus on the customer experience. Stellantis's Software Organization (PDT) was created to build the most captivating experiences in the latest frontier of Automotive Technology.
As a hardware engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing software solutions for microcontroller units (MCUs) used in automotive applications. You will work closely with hardware engineers, system architects, and other software developers to implement firmware and software components that meet the functional, performance, and safety requirements of automotive electronic control units (ECUs).
The main job responsibilities will be:
- Software Design and Development: Design, implement, and maintain software modules and drivers for automotive MCUs & SOC, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Embedded Firmware Development: Develop embedded firmware for automotive ECUs, including startup code, peripheral drivers, and low-level hardware abstraction layers (HALs).
- Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) Integration: Integrate real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS or Zephyr into the MCU & SOC software architecture to support multi-tasking and real-time scheduling requirements.
- Linux/QNX BSP and Android Guest OS Enablement: Port and customize BSP and Android GVM for automotive platforms.
- Enable display, audio, camera, and serial interfaces in the SOC. Perform system performance profiling and optimization.
- Communication Protocol Implementation: Implement communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and networking stacks to facilitate communication between automotive ECUs and external devices.
- Integration and Testing: Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software components with hardware platforms, and conduct unit testing, integration testing, and validation to ensure software reliability and functionality.
- Documentation and Compliance: Create and maintain software design documents, interface specifications, and test plans. Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards and regulations, such as MISRA C and ISO 26262
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in MCU & SOC design for automotive applications, with a proven track record of successful projects and product launches.
- Proven experience in embedded software development, with a focus on automotive ECUs.
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in embedded systems development, such as C and C++.
- Familiarity with automotive communication protocols and standards, including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and software development tools (e.g., compilers, debuggers, IDEs) for embedded systems.
- Knowledge of automotive software development processes and standards, such as ISO 26262, and ASPICE.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to analyze complex system requirements and implement robust software solutions.
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with automotive functional safety concepts and methodologies, including software FMEA and safety analysis techniques.
- Familiarity with embedded security principles and protocols, such as secure boot, cryptographic algorithms, and secure communication protocols.
- Knowledge of automotive networking protocols and standards, including TCP/IP, UDP, and Automotive Ethernet
- Experience with automotive development tools and platforms, such as Vector CANoe, or similar.
- Understanding of software-defined automotive architectures and emerging technologies, such as connected vehicles, autonomous driving, and electrification.
Critical Character Traits to Ensure Success:
- Be curious to ask the right questions
- Ability to expand depth and breadth expansion
- Ability to expands to domain(s)
- Ability to own feature design & implementation
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently, given minimal supervision/direction
- Ability to communicate effectively in complex scenarios
- Ability to develop as a mentor
- Ability to work in a team environment and be both a team player and task leader
- Respect and understanding of the Customer/Supplier relationship while embracing partnership
Build your brand. Tell your story. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to start from the ground up and build something great. We are looking for technology game changers to lead Stellantis into a fundamental transformation within the automotive industry. Technology is going to disrupt the automotive industry significantly in the next decade, and our organization is seeking high-potential candidates to transform the company with a focus on the customer experience. Stellantis's Software Organization (PDT) was created to build the most captivating experiences in the latest frontier of Automotive Technology.
As a hardware engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing software solutions for microcontroller units (MCUs) used in automotive applications. You will work closely with hardware engineers, system architects, and other software developers to implement firmware and software components that meet the functional, performance, and safety requirements of automotive electronic control units (ECUs).
The main job responsibilities will be:
- Software Design and Development: Design, implement, and maintain software modules and drivers for automotive MCUs & SOC, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Embedded Firmware Development: Develop embedded firmware for automotive ECUs, including startup code, peripheral drivers, and low-level hardware abstraction layers (HALs).
- Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) Integration: Integrate real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS or Zephyr into the MCU & SOC software architecture to support multi-tasking and real-time scheduling requirements.
- Linux/QNX BSP and Android Guest OS Enablement: Port and customize BSP and Android GVM for automotive platforms.
- Enable display, audio, camera, and serial interfaces in the SOC. Perform system performance profiling and optimization.
- Communication Protocol Implementation: Implement communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and networking stacks to facilitate communication between automotive ECUs and external devices.
- Integration and Testing: Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software components with hardware platforms, and conduct unit testing, integration testing, and validation to ensure software reliability and functionality.
- Documentation and Compliance: Create and maintain software design documents, interface specifications, and test plans. Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards and regulations, such as MISRA C and ISO 26262
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in MCU & SOC design for automotive applications, with a proven track record of successful projects and product launches.
- Proven experience in embedded software development, with a focus on automotive ECUs.
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in embedded systems development, such as C and C++.
- Familiarity with automotive communication protocols and standards, including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and software development tools (e.g., compilers, debuggers, IDEs) for embedded systems.
- Knowledge of automotive software development processes and standards, such as ISO 26262, and ASPICE.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to analyze complex system requirements and implement robust software solutions.
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with automotive functional safety concepts and methodologies, including software FMEA and safety analysis techniques.
- Familiarity with embedded security principles and protocols, such as secure boot, cryptographic algorithms, and secure communication protocols.
- Knowledge of automotive networking protocols and standards, including TCP/IP, UDP, and Automotive Ethernet
- Experience with automotive development tools and platforms, such as Vector CANoe, or similar.
- Understanding of software-defined automotive architectures and emerging technologies, such as connected vehicles, autonomous driving, and electrification.
Critical Character Traits to Ensure Success:
- Be curious to ask the right questions
- Ability to expand depth and breadth expansion
- Ability to expands to domain(s)
- Ability to own feature design & implementation
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently, given minimal supervision/direction
- Ability to communicate effectively in complex scenarios
- Ability to develop as a mentor
- Ability to work in a team environment and be both a team player and task leader
- Respect and understanding of the Customer/Supplier relationship while embracing partnership
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Senior Level Embedded Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level embedded design engineer job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of full embedded system lifecycles, not just execution of assigned tasks. Strong candidates show architectural decision-making, experience with low-level firmware alongside hardware bring-up, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. Publishing technical work, contributing to open-source embedded projects, and presenting at industry events all help signal readiness for senior scope.
Which companies hire senior level embedded design engineers?
Companies hiring senior level embedded design engineers right now include Rivian, 42dot, and Motional Ad, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from semiconductor manufacturers, defense and aerospace contractors, medical device developers, and consumer electronics companies with complex, resource-constrained hardware programs.
Are there remote senior level embedded design engineer jobs?
Yes, though hardware-dependent work limits full remote more than software roles do. About 20% of senior level embedded design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at companies that need periodic lab or prototype access but allow off-site design and firmware work the rest of the time.
What makes an embedded design engineer role senior level?
Senior embedded design engineer roles are defined by system-level ownership rather than component-level execution. Expectations include leading architecture decisions across hardware and firmware, defining coding standards and design patterns for the team, reviewing others' work, and interfacing directly with product management or customers. Senior engineers are accountable for reliability, performance, and delivery outcomes, not just individual deliverables.
Which industries hire the most senior level embedded design engineers?
Senior level embedded design engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they depend on tightly integrated, safety-critical, or high-performance embedded systems where deep expertise and ownership over the full design cycle are non-negotiable requirements.