Embedded Systems Engineer Jobs
Embedded Systems Engineer jobs are open across aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, medical devices, and defense, at every level from new-grad to principal, with specializations in firmware development, real-time operating systems, and hardware-software integration. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Position: Embedded System Engineer
LOCATION: Danvers, MA
Day 1 onsite
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 12+ years of experience in embedded design and development
- Design, develop, and maintain embedded software components on QNX RTOS OR Embedded Linux
- Must possess experience in managing and leading development teams
- Develop high-performance, multi-threaded applications using C and C++
- Secure Boot and Secure design experience
- Work on process scheduling, IPC mechanisms, synchronization, and memory management
- Perform board bring-up, BSP customization, and OS configuration
- Debug issues involving kernel, drivers, IPC, and real-time behavior
CONTACT
IMRAN ALI (Sr. Recruitment Consultant)
Direct: 302-286-9967
E-Mail: imran.ali@raasinfotek.com
INTRODUCTION
Position: Embedded System Engineer
LOCATION: Danvers, MA
Day 1 onsite
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 12+ years of experience in embedded design and development
- Design, develop, and maintain embedded software components on QNX RTOS OR Embedded Linux
- Must possess experience in managing and leading development teams
- Develop high-performance, multi-threaded applications using C and C++
- Secure Boot and Secure design experience
- Work on process scheduling, IPC mechanisms, synchronization, and memory management
- Perform board bring-up, BSP customization, and OS configuration
- Debug issues involving kernel, drivers, IPC, and real-time behavior
CONTACT
IMRAN ALI (Sr. Recruitment Consultant)
Direct: 302-286-9967
E-Mail: imran.ali@raasinfotek.com
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Apple156
- NVIDIA84
- Amazon72
- Qualcomm69
- Google44
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software462
- Electronics & Hardware451
- Consulting & Professional Services194
- Manufacturing187
- Automotive137
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in embedded systems engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in C and C++ for bare-metal and RTOS-based development
- Experience with microcontrollers such as ARM Cortex-M, STM32, or equivalent platforms
- Familiarity with communication protocols including I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and Ethernet
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field
- Experience with debugging tools including JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
- Knowledge of real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or Zephyr
Tips for Your Embedded Systems Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the hardware
Embedded roles vary more by target hardware than by title. Call out the specific microcontrollers, DSPs, or FPGAs you've programmed, the toolchains you've used, and the communication protocols you've implemented, so recruiters can immediately match you to the right stack.
Show bare-metal work in your portfolio
Hiring managers for embedded roles want proof you've worked close to the metal. Include GitHub repos, personal projects, or open-source contributions that demonstrate writing drivers, managing interrupts, or debugging hardware-software interfaces without relying on a heavy OS layer.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists embedded systems engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by safety-certification requirements
Job postings in automotive, aerospace, and medical devices often require experience with IEC 62443, DO-178C, or ISO 26262. Sorting for these certifications up front saves time and surfaces roles where your domain experience is a genuine differentiator, not an afterthought.
Prepare for live coding in constrained environments
Embedded interviews routinely ask you to write C or C++ under memory and clock-cycle constraints, interpret oscilloscope traces, or debug a broken ISR on a whiteboard. Practice with limited-resource scenarios, not just algorithm puzzles designed for software-only roles.
Negotiate scope alongside base pay
Target hardware, chip generation, and access to lab equipment directly affect what you can build and learn. Before accepting any offer, ask which platforms you'd own, whether you'd work on bring-up or mature products, and what the hardware refresh cycle looks like.
Embedded Systems Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most embedded systems engineers?
The companies hiring the most embedded systems engineers right now include Apple, NVIDIA, and Amazon, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in aerospace, automotive, and consumer electronics companies that maintain large in-house firmware teams.
How many embedded systems engineer jobs are remote?
About 13% of embedded systems engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than in many software roles because much of the work requires physical access to hardware and lab equipment. Sub-areas like firmware architecture review, software bring-up documentation, and driver code review are the most common candidates for remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become an embedded systems engineer?
Start with a strong foundation in C or C++ and digital electronics, either through a degree in electrical or computer engineering or through self-study paired with personal hardware projects. Build experience with at least one microcontroller family, learn to read datasheets and schematics, and practice writing and debugging code directly on hardware. Contributing to open-source embedded projects and obtaining a certification in a relevant domain like automotive or functional safety strengthens your profile further.
How do you get hired as an embedded systems engineer with little experience?
Focus on demonstrable hardware projects rather than coursework alone. Build and publish firmware for a development board, contribute to open-source RTOS projects, or replicate a published design from scratch. Entry-level postings in consumer electronics and IoT startups tend to have more flexible experience requirements than defense or automotive roles. Targeting companies that sell embedded development tools or evaluation boards is another effective approach, since those teams value hands-on curiosity over years of employment history.
What does the embedded systems engineer interview process look like?
Most embedded systems engineer interviews begin with a recruiter screen covering background and hardware experience, followed by a technical phone or video round that tests C or C++ fundamentals, bit manipulation, and memory management. Later rounds typically include a take-home or live coding exercise on a constrained problem, a hardware debugging scenario using a datasheet or schematic, and a system design discussion. Final rounds often involve meeting the firmware team and walking through a past project in depth.
Where can I find and apply to embedded systems engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to embedded systems engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your hardware background, domain experience, and preferred location or remote arrangement, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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