Mid Level Embedded Systems Engineer Jobs
Mid level embedded systems engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own subsystems end to end, mentor junior colleagues, and make architectural decisions without constant oversight. Openings run across Science & Research, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, with 14% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like ISEE, Dexmate, and Skild AI hiring at this level now.
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Job Summary: The Embedded Systems Engineer II will have expertise in embedded systems design and development and worked for 3-5 years on embedded systems teams. This person is a leader and mentor to junior engineers and shares knowledge about the design and development of embedded systems.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Excel in embedded projects and embedded systems - including designing, developing, testing, and perfecting designs
- Build embedded systems including hardware, firmware, application software design
- Responsible for updating and working with executive leadership on the development of embedded systems and status of projects
- Collaborate with marketing and service to design and improve products
- Provides guidance and mentoring to other members of the team
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering
- At least 3 years of embedded engineering experience
- Experience with embedded microprocessor PCB design and hardware interfaces
- Software engineering of real time data collection, message structures, storage structures, and processing algorithms
- Experience with wireless communications
- Experience leading a team of embedded engineers
- Excellent communications skills
- Highly motivated and passionate about embedded systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with version control software (git)
- Experience with hardware interfaces such as RS-485, RS-232, and GPIO
- Real Time programming techniques
- Experience with communications protocols; Ethernet, I2C, SPI, Bluetooth, proprietary, DNP3, IEC 61850
Job Summary: The Embedded Systems Engineer II will have expertise in embedded systems design and development and worked for 3-5 years on embedded systems teams. This person is a leader and mentor to junior engineers and shares knowledge about the design and development of embedded systems.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Excel in embedded projects and embedded systems - including designing, developing, testing, and perfecting designs
- Build embedded systems including hardware, firmware, application software design
- Responsible for updating and working with executive leadership on the development of embedded systems and status of projects
- Collaborate with marketing and service to design and improve products
- Provides guidance and mentoring to other members of the team
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering
- At least 3 years of embedded engineering experience
- Experience with embedded microprocessor PCB design and hardware interfaces
- Software engineering of real time data collection, message structures, storage structures, and processing algorithms
- Experience with wireless communications
- Experience leading a team of embedded engineers
- Excellent communications skills
- Highly motivated and passionate about embedded systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with version control software (git)
- Experience with hardware interfaces such as RS-485, RS-232, and GPIO
- Real Time programming techniques
- Experience with communications protocols; Ethernet, I2C, SPI, Bluetooth, proprietary, DNP3, IEC 61850
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Mid Level Embedded Systems Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level embedded systems engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership and outcomes, not just tasks completed. Highlight projects where you drove design choices, debugged complex hardware-software interactions, or delivered a feature with minimal supervision. Tailor your resume to match the specific RTOS, microcontroller families, or communication protocols each job posting emphasizes, and be ready to walk through your debugging process and trade-off decisions in technical interviews.
Which companies hire mid level embedded systems engineers?
Companies hiring mid level embedded systems engineers right now include ISEE, Dexmate, and Skild AI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including semiconductor manufacturers, defense contractors, medical device companies, and consumer electronics firms building new product lines.
Are there remote mid level embedded systems engineer jobs?
Yes, though hardware dependencies limit full remote options compared to pure software roles. About 14% of mid level embedded systems engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, typically covering firmware development, simulation work, and code review responsibilities while reserving lab time for on-site visits.
How do I move up to a mid level embedded systems engineer role?
The move from entry level to mid level happens when you accumulate ownership, not just experience. Focus on deepening expertise in a specific domain, such as real-time operating systems, communication protocols, or power management, while taking on increasingly independent work. Demonstrating measurable impact, such as reducing boot time or resolving a recurring hardware fault, signals readiness for mid level responsibilities more than years alone.
Which industries hire the most mid level embedded systems engineers?
Mid Level embedded systems engineer roles concentrate in Science & Research, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because they rely on purpose-built hardware with strict reliability, power, or safety requirements that demand engineers with hands-on embedded development depth.