Entry Level Embedded Software Developer Jobs

New grad embedded software developer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work on microcontrollers, RTOS, or firmware projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Science & Research, with employers like Neuralink, Northrop Grumman, and Google hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles38
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerNeuralink
Top citySan Diego, CA
Work type84% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Embedded Software Integration Automation testing Engineer
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Embedded Software Integration Automation testing Engineer
MatchPoint
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Embedded Systems Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Embedded Software Engineer
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Embedded Software Engineer
Caterpillar
Mossville, Illinois
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Embedded Systems Engineering
Technical Program Management
Backend Engineering
$98k - $146k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Embedded Software Engineer
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Embedded Software Engineer
Blue River Technology
Santa Clara, California
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Embedded Systems Engineering
Backend Engineering
$122k - $183k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Eaton
Youngsville, North Carolina
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$94k - $138k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Software Engineer - Embedded (Early-Mid Level)
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Software Engineer - Embedded (Early-Mid Level)
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics
Wichita, Kansas
Project & Program Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$80k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Entry Level Embedded Software Developer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Neuralink4 open roles
Northrop Grumman3 open roles
Google2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software12
  • Manufacturing7
  • Science & Research5
  • Electronics & Hardware4
  • Telecommunications2

Entry Level Embedded Software Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level embedded software developer job?

Employers hiring at the entry level look for hands-on evidence that you can write and debug code for constrained hardware environments. A GitHub portfolio showing firmware projects, bare-metal drivers, or RTOS-based work gives you a concrete edge over candidates with only coursework. Internship experience with C or C++ on microcontrollers strengthens your application further, and familiarity with communication protocols like SPI, I2C, or UART is frequently mentioned in junior job descriptions.

Which companies hire entry level embedded software developers?

Companies hiring entry level embedded software developers right now include Neuralink, Northrop Grumman, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring covers defense contractors, consumer electronics manufacturers, automotive suppliers, and medical device companies, all of which routinely bring on new graduates to support growing engineering teams.

Are there remote entry level embedded software developer jobs?

Yes, though most embedded roles require at least some on-site work due to hardware access requirements. About 16% of entry level embedded software developer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so options exist, particularly at companies where simulation, testing infrastructure, or firmware development can happen independently of physical lab equipment.

Are these new grad embedded software developer jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior embedded software developer roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or project work in place of full-time history, or explicitly mentions a portfolio or academic background as qualifying. If you're a recent graduate looking for your first embedded role, these listings are designed with that profile in mind.

Which industries hire the most entry level embedded software developers?

Entry Level embedded software developer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive junior hiring because their products ship on custom hardware, creating ongoing demand for engineers who can write low-level code close to the silicon, even at the start of their careers.