Embedded Software Engineer Jobs
Embedded Software Engineer jobs are open across automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, medical devices, and defense industries, at every level from new-grad to principal, with specializations in RTOS development, firmware engineering, and device driver design. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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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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Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman64
- Amazon49
- Lockheed Martin26
- Google23
- BAE Systems USA16
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software63
- Electronics & Hardware31
- Manufacturing22
- Consulting & Professional Services15
- Aerospace & Defense14
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in embedded software engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in C or C++ for bare-metal and RTOS-based embedded development
- Experience with real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or Zephyr
- Familiarity with communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and Ethernet
- Hands-on debugging with JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and in-circuit emulators
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
- Knowledge of low-level hardware-software integration including memory-mapped I/O and interrupt handling
Tips for Your Embedded Software Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume for the hardware stack
Recruiters and ATS filters scan for specific microcontrollers and processors by name. List the exact chips you've worked with, whether STM32, NXP i.MX, or TI Sitara, alongside the toolchains and debuggers attached to each project.
Show code that runs on real hardware
A GitHub repo full of simulation-only projects won't move the needle. Link to firmware you've deployed on physical devices, even personal or academic builds, and describe the memory constraints and real-time requirements you worked within.
Filter openings by target industry vertical
Embedded roles in medical devices carry different regulatory expectations than those in consumer electronics. Narrow your search by industry early so your cover letter and interview prep can address the compliance context, whether FDA, MISRA, or DO-178C, that employer cares about.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists embedded software engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare to debug live on a whiteboard
Technical interviews for embedded roles often include a trace-through of interrupt service routines, stack overflows, or race conditions. Practice explaining your debugging process out loud, walking through how you'd use an oscilloscope or logic analyzer to isolate the fault.
Negotiate with a total-comp lens on IP ownership
Before accepting an offer, review the invention assignment clause in the employment agreement. Some companies claim ownership of personal projects developed on your own hardware outside work hours, which matters if you build side firmware projects or intend to consult.
Embedded Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most embedded software engineers?
The companies hiring the most embedded software engineers right now include Northrop Grumman, Amazon, and Lockheed Martin, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Automotive suppliers, semiconductor manufacturers, and medical device companies tend to post the highest volume of embedded roles throughout the year.
How many embedded software engineer jobs are remote?
About 40% of embedded software engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than many software disciplines because hardware access is often required on-site. Sub-areas like firmware security, protocol stack development, and embedded Linux are most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements where physical lab access is less critical.
How do you become an embedded software engineer?
Start by building a strong foundation in C and C++ alongside electronics basics like circuit reading and signal behavior. Work through projects on development boards such as an Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or STM32 Nucleo, then move to writing firmware that interacts directly with peripherals. A degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering strengthens your candidacy, and contributing to open-source embedded or RTOS projects demonstrates real-world capability to hiring managers.
Can you get an embedded software engineer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level embedded software engineer roles exist, particularly at companies building consumer electronics or IoT devices where teams accept candidates who show strong fundamentals and personal project work. Build a portfolio of firmware projects on affordable dev boards, document the hardware constraints you solved, and apply to junior or associate-level roles at smaller companies where you're more likely to work across the full stack from day one.
What does the embedded software engineer interview process look like?
Most embedded software engineer interviews include a recruiter screen focused on your hardware background, followed by a technical phone or video round covering C programming, memory management, and RTOS concepts. Onsite or final-round interviews typically involve a coding exercise in C, a system design question around a constrained embedded architecture, and a debugging scenario where you trace through a hardware-software interaction problem out loud.
Where can I find and apply to embedded software engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to embedded software engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your hardware background, seniority level, and target industry, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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