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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- Designs, develops, operates, and maintains software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific, and manufacturing requirements.
- Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of such engineering applications and products such as laboratory simulation systems, airplane flight control and display systems, avionics, mechanical and electrical systems, weapons armament, commercial and military aircraft systems, mobile and ground-based defense systems, space systems, and other systems and applications of this nature.
- Interfaces with customers, suppliers, application users, and other technical and support personnel.
- Embedded software development, including the design, development, test, and debug of device drivers, boot loaders, and built-in-test libraries to support safety-critical avionics mission computers.
- Development is in C, targeting the LynxOS/LynxElement Real-Time Operating System.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on software/FPGA/hardware interfaces.
- Integrate custom-designed hardware and FPGA with software in a lab environment.
- Support documentation, error correction, and performance validation.
- Participate in certification activities to include requirements and code reviews to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
Rates listed are not a guarantee of salary/rate. Rate offered at time of hire will depend on many factors including education, experience, interview results and skill level
GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran
- Designs, develops, operates, and maintains software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific, and manufacturing requirements.
- Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of such engineering applications and products such as laboratory simulation systems, airplane flight control and display systems, avionics, mechanical and electrical systems, weapons armament, commercial and military aircraft systems, mobile and ground-based defense systems, space systems, and other systems and applications of this nature.
- Interfaces with customers, suppliers, application users, and other technical and support personnel.
- Embedded software development, including the design, development, test, and debug of device drivers, boot loaders, and built-in-test libraries to support safety-critical avionics mission computers.
- Development is in C, targeting the LynxOS/LynxElement Real-Time Operating System.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on software/FPGA/hardware interfaces.
- Integrate custom-designed hardware and FPGA with software in a lab environment.
- Support documentation, error correction, and performance validation.
- Participate in certification activities to include requirements and code reviews to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Designs, develops, operates, and maintains software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific, and manufacturing requirements.
- Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of such engineering applications and products such as laboratory simulation systems, airplane flight control and display systems, avionics, mechanical and electrical systems, weapons armament, commercial and military aircraft systems, mobile and ground-based defense systems, space systems, and other systems and applications of this nature.
- Interfaces with customers, suppliers, application users, and other technical and support personnel.
- Embedded software development, including the design, development, test, and debug of device drivers, boot loaders, and built-in-test libraries to support safety-critical avionics mission computers.
- Development is in C, targeting the LynxOS/LynxElement Real-Time Operating System.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on software/FPGA/hardware interfaces.
- Integrate custom-designed hardware and FPGA with software in a lab environment.
- Support documentation, error correction, and performance validation.
- Participate in certification activities to include requirements and code reviews to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
Rates listed are not a guarantee of salary/rate. Rate offered at time of hire will depend on many factors including education, experience, interview results and skill level
GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran
- Designs, develops, operates, and maintains software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific, and manufacturing requirements.
- Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of such engineering applications and products such as laboratory simulation systems, airplane flight control and display systems, avionics, mechanical and electrical systems, weapons armament, commercial and military aircraft systems, mobile and ground-based defense systems, space systems, and other systems and applications of this nature.
- Interfaces with customers, suppliers, application users, and other technical and support personnel.
- Embedded software development, including the design, development, test, and debug of device drivers, boot loaders, and built-in-test libraries to support safety-critical avionics mission computers.
- Development is in C, targeting the LynxOS/LynxElement Real-Time Operating System.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on software/FPGA/hardware interfaces.
- Integrate custom-designed hardware and FPGA with software in a lab environment.
- Support documentation, error correction, and performance validation.
- Participate in certification activities to include requirements and code reviews to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
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Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman55N
- Amazon39
- Lockheed Martin29L
- Raytheon23R
- Collins Aerospace21C
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software88
- Electronics & Hardware50
- Manufacturing43
- Aerospace & Defense35
- Automotive23
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 Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 30% of embedded software engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 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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