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About Varda
Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda's W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses.
From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.
Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital.
Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL.
Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.
About This Role
The Senior Embedded Software Engineer on the Flight Software team is responsible for determining how our spacecraft behaves & operates in orbit and building reliable software to ensure it happens. They are responsible for all phases of development, starting from requirements capture through testing and flight operational support.
Responsibilities
- Develop reliable firmware to control how the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operate through the entire mission.
- Own all aspects of software development, from design, testing, and integration.
- Scope projects including requirements capture and initial design trades given open-ended problems.
- Write quality structured bare metal, RTOS, or Linux based software for embedded processors in C++.
- Build highly reliable and available software systems.
- Ensure system quality and performance through software test, verification, and validation (V&V) techniques.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering or equivalent technical experience in safety critical software.
- 5+ years of experience in the development of spacecraft or similar safety critical software.
- Experience developing and testing real-time embedded hardware / software systems.
- Experience with development in C++, along with a strong understanding of language concepts.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience with safety-critical software, especially for aerospace applications.
- Experience with additional programming languages such as Python or Rust.
- Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, data structures, and computer networking.
Pay Range
- Salary range: Senior Software: $169,067 - $216,031/ per year.
- This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA.
- Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance.
- You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards.
ITAR Requirements
Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our policy is to only hire "U.S. persons" who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.
"US person" means: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum).
E-Verify Statement
Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
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Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
About Varda
Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda's W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses.
From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.
Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital.
Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL.
Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.
About This Role
The Senior Embedded Software Engineer on the Flight Software team is responsible for determining how our spacecraft behaves & operates in orbit and building reliable software to ensure it happens. They are responsible for all phases of development, starting from requirements capture through testing and flight operational support.
Responsibilities
- Develop reliable firmware to control how the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operate through the entire mission.
- Own all aspects of software development, from design, testing, and integration.
- Scope projects including requirements capture and initial design trades given open-ended problems.
- Write quality structured bare metal, RTOS, or Linux based software for embedded processors in C++.
- Build highly reliable and available software systems.
- Ensure system quality and performance through software test, verification, and validation (V&V) techniques.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering or equivalent technical experience in safety critical software.
- 5+ years of experience in the development of spacecraft or similar safety critical software.
- Experience developing and testing real-time embedded hardware / software systems.
- Experience with development in C++, along with a strong understanding of language concepts.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience with safety-critical software, especially for aerospace applications.
- Experience with additional programming languages such as Python or Rust.
- Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, data structures, and computer networking.
Pay Range
- Salary range: Senior Software: $169,067 - $216,031/ per year.
- This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA.
- Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance.
- You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards.
ITAR Requirements
Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our policy is to only hire "U.S. persons" who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.
"US person" means: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum).
E-Verify Statement
Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
E-Verify Notice Right To Work Notice
Read more Read more
Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman50
- Amazon49
- Lockheed Martin38
- General Dynamics Mission Systems27
- Google19
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software48
- Electronics & Hardware20
- Manufacturing15
- Aerospace & Defense12
- Automotive8
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 November 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 45% of embedded software engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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