Mid Level Embedded Software Engineer Jobs

Mid level embedded software engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own subsystems end to end, make architecture decisions with limited oversight, and mentor less experienced colleagues. Roles run across Technology & Software, Aerospace & Defense, and Electronics & Hardware, with companies like Amazon, Collins Aerospace, and Apple competing for engineers at this level now.

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Open roles104+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmazon
Top citySan Diego, CA
Work type75% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Capgemini
Senior DSP & Audio Embedded Software Engineer
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Capgemini
New 22h ago
Senior DSP & Audio Embedded Software Engineer
Capgemini
Santa Clara, California
Software Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Firmware Engineering
Backend Engineering
$73k - $174k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Diversified Services Network
(1108961) Embedded Software Engineer
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Diversified Services Network
Added 4d ago
(1108961) Embedded Software Engineer
Diversified Services Network
Mossville, Illinois
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Robotics Engineering
$105k - $110k/yr
Master's degree

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Parallel
Embedded Software Engineer
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Parallel
Added 1w ago
Embedded Software Engineer
Parallel
Los Angeles, California
Software Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Firmware Engineering
Backend Engineering
$154k - $212k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Ursus, Inc.
Embedded Software Engineer
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Ursus, Inc.
Added 2w ago
Embedded Software Engineer
Ursus, Inc.
Foster City, California
Software Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Backend Engineering
$87.00 - $97.84/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Global Connect Technologies
Embedded C++ Developer
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Global Connect Technologies
Added 3w ago
Embedded C++ Developer
Global Connect Technologies
Illinois
Software Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
On-Site
None

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Mid Level Embedded Software Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon
    Amazon12
  • Collins Aerospace
    Collins Aerospace4
  • Apple
    Apple3
  • Delta Electronics Americas
    Delta Electronics Americas3
  • Leonardo DRS
    Leonardo DRS2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software27
  • Aerospace & Defense16
  • Electronics & Hardware16
  • Retail12
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces12

Mid Level Embedded Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level embedded software engineer job?

Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight firmware or hardware-adjacent features you drove from design through integration and validation, any cross-functional collaboration you led, and specific tradeoffs you made around memory, power, or real-time constraints. Applications that show you can operate with limited oversight, not just execute tasks, tend to clear the mid level bar.

Which companies hire mid level embedded software engineers?

Companies hiring mid level embedded software engineers right now include Amazon, Collins Aerospace, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers consumer electronics, automotive, defense contractors, and industrial automation companies that need engineers who can own a subsystem without close supervision.

Are there remote mid level embedded software engineer jobs?

Yes, though hardware dependencies limit fully remote options compared to pure software roles. About 25% of mid level embedded software engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid arrangements being most common at companies that require periodic lab or hardware access. Roles focused on firmware tooling, simulation, or software-defined systems tend to offer the most flexibility.

How do I move up to a mid level embedded software engineer role?

Growth from entry to mid level comes from consistently taking on more of the problem, not just more tasks. That means deepening your understanding of the hardware-software boundary, taking ownership of a feature or driver from specification through release, and building a record of decisions you can explain and defend. Engineers who seek out harder debugging challenges and start mentoring peers informally often cross that threshold naturally.

Which industries hire the most mid level embedded software engineers?

Mid Level embedded software engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Aerospace & Defense, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they depend on reliable, constrained-environment software and need engineers who can own that work without requiring constant oversight from senior staff.