Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in San Jose, CA
Embedded Software Engineer jobs in San Jose sit at the center of Silicon Valley's hardware and semiconductor ecosystem, with strong demand from employers across consumer electronics, networking, and automotive technology concentrated in North San Jose, downtown, and the Alviso corridor. Companies hiring right now include AMD, Google, and Analog Devices. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Jose, CA, USA; Waterloo, ON, Canada; Miami, FL, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience with software development in C/C++.
- 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
- 3 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
- 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
- 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
- Familiarity with Android development.
About the job
Google's software developers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for software developers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software developer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our software developers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $174000 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Canada: $182000 - $186000 (CAD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Write and test product or system development code.
- Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
- Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
- Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback.
- Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.
Google utilizes AI tools to assist in assessing candidates in our hiring processes.
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Jose, CA, USA; Waterloo, ON, Canada; Miami, FL, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience with software development in C/C++.
- 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
- 3 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
- 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
- 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
- Familiarity with Android development.
About the job
Google's software developers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for software developers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software developer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our software developers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $174000 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Canada: $182000 - $186000 (CAD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Write and test product or system development code.
- Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
- Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
- Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback.
- Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.
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- Analog Devices39
- archer20
- Logitech20
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Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a embedded software engineer job in San Jose?
Focus on the sectors that drive most local hiring: semiconductor design, networking hardware, and automotive electronics, which cluster heavily in North San Jose and the Alviso tech corridor. Candidates with hands-on RTOS experience, C or C++ proficiency, and familiarity with hardware bring-up stand out here. Targeting mid-size chip companies alongside larger OEMs gives you the widest range of open roles in the market.
Which companies hire embedded software engineers in San Jose?
San Jose embedded software engineer roles are posted by AMD, Google, and Analog Devices and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. San Jose attracts a dense mix of semiconductor firms, networking equipment makers, and consumer electronics brands, so the employer landscape ranges from global publicly traded companies to well-funded hardware startups.
Are there remote embedded software engineer jobs in San Jose?
Yes, though remote options are less common for embedded software engineers than for pure software roles, since hardware bring-up, lab access, and device testing often require on-site presence. About 50% of embedded software engineer openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with firmware architecture, code review, and documentation work being the functions most likely to be done off-site.
How can I get a embedded software engineer job in San Jose with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Jose is targeting hardware startups in North San Jose that hire junior embedded engineers for bring-up and test automation support. Internship pipelines at local semiconductor companies are also a strong foot in the door. Building personal projects on development boards, contributing to open-source firmware, and earning an FPGA or RTOS certification helps candidates differentiate themselves in a competitive local market.
Which industries hire the most embedded software engineers in San Jose?
Most embedded software engineer openings in San Jose sit in Technology & Software and Electronics & Hardware, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. San Jose's position as the core of Silicon Valley makes it a global hub for semiconductor design and networking hardware, and the growth of automotive electrification has added a steady stream of roles from EV and ADAS-focused teams based locally.
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