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 12% remote or hybrid share, and employers like Apple, Global Connect Technologies, and Rivian hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles237+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerApple
Top citySunnyvale, CA
Work type88% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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EnerSys
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
EnerSys
Largo, Florida
Product Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
10,000+

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Motional
Principal Embedded Software Engineer
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Motional
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Specialized Engineering
$200k - $275k/yr
501-1,000

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Arrow Electronics
Embedded Engineer- III (IC)- eInfochips
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Embedded Engineer- III (IC)- eInfochips
Arrow Electronics
Bedford, Massachusetts
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Intuitive (Intuitive Surgical)
Sunnyvale, California
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$160k - $271k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree

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Abbott
Staff Embedded Software Engineer
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Abbott
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Staff Embedded Software Engineer
Abbott
Alameda, California
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$114k - $228k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Senior Level Embedded Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Apple
    Apple10
  • Global Connect Technologies
    Global Connect Technologies10
  • Rivian
    Rivian5
  • Verkada
    Verkada4
  • Motional
    Motional4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software55
  • Electronics & Hardware30
  • Manufacturing24
  • Consulting & Professional Services24
  • Aerospace & Defense15

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, Global Connect Technologies, and Rivian, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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 12% of senior level embedded openings are remote or hybrid as of July 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 July 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.