Senior Level Embedded Jobs
Senior level embedded jobs put experienced engineers in charge of firmware architecture, real-time system design, and the cross-functional teams that deliver production hardware. Openings concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, with a 22% remote or hybrid share, and employers like Apple, Rivian, and Motional Ad hiring at this level now.
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Title: Embedded Software Integration Engineer
Location: 4 days onsite Palo Alto, CA. Fridays remote
Duration: 12+ Months Contract to hire
Interview Mode: 2 rounds
They will have to do a state machine diagram on glider and then with KCS.
- Candidates must design and draw a state machine diagram based on a provided scenario.
- Ability to visually construct a state machine is a key requirement.
Job Description
They are open to folks who have medical devices experience; it does not have to be automotive, but auto is highly preferred.
Summary Of Applicable Skills
- 10+ years of embedded software and systems engineering experience with strong C/C++ and Python development across automotive, firmware, and safety-critical platforms.
- Extensive automotive background from General Motors, supporting QNX and Android vehicle platforms, leading hardware/software integration, root-cause analysis, and system-level performance validation.
- Hands-on experience with CAN, LIN, ECU/ECM architectures, vehicle networking, embedded diagnostics, UART, SPI, I2C, and functional safety standards including ISO 26262 and ASIL-D.
- Proven track record translating complex system requirements into scalable test, validation, and observability solutions, supporting OTA software releases and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Strong troubleshooting and integration expertise across hardware and software domains, with experience debugging complex embedded systems, analyzing field data, and driving technical decisions throughout the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Drive the evolution of body controls software architecture, crafting innovative solutions and defining hardware/software interfaces.
- Orchestrate early-stage hardware and software integration, meticulously validating system performance against stringent requirements.
- Translate high-level vehicle objectives into precise software specifications for body control systems.
- Leverage field data insights to continuously refine and optimize the performance of body control systems.
- Collaborate with validation teams to architect comprehensive test strategies for body control functionalities.
- Diagnose and resolve intricate hardware/software interactions throughout the product lifecycle.
- Assess the impact of design modifications on body control systems, synthesizing implications for hardware and software components.
- Champion functional safety by executing DFMEA and HARA analyses for body control systems.
- Provide expert guidance to cross-functional teams, steering technical decisions related to electrical, software, manufacturing, and mechanical aspects of body controls.
- Facilitate cross-functional understanding of system interdependencies, ensuring seamless integration across vehicle domains.
Qualifications
- A technical degree in a relevant field (e.g., Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering).
- Proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python).
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities in complex, networked embedded systems.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret data for system optimization.
- Familiarity with hardware and software development lifecycles.
- Proven experience leading collaborative engineering projects.
- Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles and mechatronic systems.
- Experience with CAN and/or LIN communication protocols and associated tools.
- Knowledge of DFMEA, HARA, and fault tree analysis methodologies.
Preferred
- Experience with a broad range of body control systems, including doors, trunk, frunk, windows, seating, lighting, mirrors, wipers, heaters, steering wheel controls, and other actuators and sensors.
- Experience with vehicle software organizations and working with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with overall functionality and performance of body controls systems throughout a product's lifecycle.
- Experience with electric vehicle systems and architectures.
- A passion for automotive technology and a desire to shape the future of vehicle experiences.
Title: Embedded Software Integration Engineer
Location: 4 days onsite Palo Alto, CA. Fridays remote
Duration: 12+ Months Contract to hire
Interview Mode: 2 rounds
They will have to do a state machine diagram on glider and then with KCS.
- Candidates must design and draw a state machine diagram based on a provided scenario.
- Ability to visually construct a state machine is a key requirement.
Job Description
They are open to folks who have medical devices experience; it does not have to be automotive, but auto is highly preferred.
Summary Of Applicable Skills
- 10+ years of embedded software and systems engineering experience with strong C/C++ and Python development across automotive, firmware, and safety-critical platforms.
- Extensive automotive background from General Motors, supporting QNX and Android vehicle platforms, leading hardware/software integration, root-cause analysis, and system-level performance validation.
- Hands-on experience with CAN, LIN, ECU/ECM architectures, vehicle networking, embedded diagnostics, UART, SPI, I2C, and functional safety standards including ISO 26262 and ASIL-D.
- Proven track record translating complex system requirements into scalable test, validation, and observability solutions, supporting OTA software releases and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Strong troubleshooting and integration expertise across hardware and software domains, with experience debugging complex embedded systems, analyzing field data, and driving technical decisions throughout the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Drive the evolution of body controls software architecture, crafting innovative solutions and defining hardware/software interfaces.
- Orchestrate early-stage hardware and software integration, meticulously validating system performance against stringent requirements.
- Translate high-level vehicle objectives into precise software specifications for body control systems.
- Leverage field data insights to continuously refine and optimize the performance of body control systems.
- Collaborate with validation teams to architect comprehensive test strategies for body control functionalities.
- Diagnose and resolve intricate hardware/software interactions throughout the product lifecycle.
- Assess the impact of design modifications on body control systems, synthesizing implications for hardware and software components.
- Champion functional safety by executing DFMEA and HARA analyses for body control systems.
- Provide expert guidance to cross-functional teams, steering technical decisions related to electrical, software, manufacturing, and mechanical aspects of body controls.
- Facilitate cross-functional understanding of system interdependencies, ensuring seamless integration across vehicle domains.
Qualifications
- A technical degree in a relevant field (e.g., Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering).
- Proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python).
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities in complex, networked embedded systems.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret data for system optimization.
- Familiarity with hardware and software development lifecycles.
- Proven experience leading collaborative engineering projects.
- Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles and mechatronic systems.
- Experience with CAN and/or LIN communication protocols and associated tools.
- Knowledge of DFMEA, HARA, and fault tree analysis methodologies.
Preferred
- Experience with a broad range of body control systems, including doors, trunk, frunk, windows, seating, lighting, mirrors, wipers, heaters, steering wheel controls, and other actuators and sensors.
- Experience with vehicle software organizations and working with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with overall functionality and performance of body controls systems throughout a product's lifecycle.
- Experience with electric vehicle systems and architectures.
- A passion for automotive technology and a desire to shape the future of vehicle experiences.
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Senior Level Embedded Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level embedded job?
Employers hiring at the senior level want engineers who own outcomes, not just tasks. That means demonstrating end-to-end ownership of a shipped product, fluency in low-level debugging and hardware-software integration, and a history of setting technical direction for other engineers. Candidates who can speak to architectural decisions they drove, tradeoffs they resolved, and junior engineers they mentored consistently stand out at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level embeddeds?
Companies hiring senior level embeddeds right now include Apple, Rivian, and Motional Ad, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large semiconductor and defense primes, automotive and industrial OEMs, and well-funded hardware startups looking for engineers who can lead system architecture from day one.
Are there remote senior level embedded jobs?
Yes, though remote availability is more limited than in pure software roles given hardware bring-up requirements. About 22% of senior level embedded openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to favor engineers owning firmware layers or protocol stacks that don't require physical lab access. On-site roles are more common when the work involves prototype hardware or secure environments.
What makes an embedded role senior level?
A senior embedded role is defined by scope and ownership rather than task execution. Senior engineers own subsystem or full product architecture, make binding design decisions, and are accountable for quality across a team's output. They are expected to mentor junior and mid-level engineers, drive code and design reviews, and engage directly with systems, hardware, and product counterparts to resolve integration problems that cut across disciplines.
Which industries hire the most senior level embeddeds?
Senior level embedded roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive demand because their products ship hardware with long design cycles, strict reliability requirements, and regulatory constraints that demand engineers with the technical depth and judgment to own the embedded stack from architecture through production validation.