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Embedded Software Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. Many defense contractors, automotive OEMs, and semiconductor firms file H-1B petitions for these roles, making them a reliable category for sponsorship seekers.
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Senior Engineering Manager, Embedded Software– Hybrid
Location Towson, MD
Come build something that matters.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.
The Job:
As a Senior Engineering Manager, Embedded Software, you’ll be part of our Embedded Software Engineering Team working as a hybrid (Means in the office Tuesday through Thursday) employee. StanleyBlack&Decker is looking for an engineering leader to support the development of Embedded software development for brushless motor control products in the space of Professional Power Tools and Outdoor Equipment. In this role, you will lead a team of embedded software engineers who will design and develop solutions to meet our advancing product line. Specific products covered include power tools and outdoor power equipment, and will incorporate the following design functions: Sensored and sensorless algorithms as they pertain to Brushless motor controls. This role will collaborate with other design teams including battery chargers, power conversion (motors), and motor controls teams along with product development leaders. In addition to technical collaboration, this leader will work closely with the leaders in NPI, product support, and manufacturing teams.
You’ll get to:
- Lead a cross functional team across multiple product lines driving embedded software into brushless motor driven end product
- Manage all aspects of the project execution including design, development, integration and testing
- Provide team leadership and guidance across business and technical topics for system integration
- Collaborate with supporting teams for sub-system design, testing and development, supplier selection, manufacturing, and product support.
The Person:
You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
Basic Qualifications -
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or equivalent work experience
- Technical Leadership - Experience with embedded product development
- 10+ years of engineering work experience
- 5+ years managing or leading teams
- Strong communication skills – Oral and written complemented by the ability to develop/deliver technical presentations
- Collaborates and builds consensus with stakeholders and teams to arrive at opportunities that drive innovation
- Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
- Expert builder of internal and external relationships; inspiring leader to team, colleagues, and broader organization
Top Candidates Will Also Have
- Master’s degree (or higher) in Engineering from an accredited curriculum
- Prior experience with embedded software development for motor drives
- Prior experience with connected products including IoT (Bluetooth, WiFi, etc)
- Technology and product strategy experience
The Details:
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
And More:
We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:
- Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
- Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
- Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
- Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
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The Salary range for this position is $110,600.00 - $178,000.00
- This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
- The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.
- The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Embedded Software Engineer
Verify your degree aligns with embedded systems
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the job duties. A computer science degree supports most embedded roles, but a general IT degree may trigger an RFE. Pull the O*NET profile for Embedded Software Engineers to confirm which degree fields are cited.
Target defense and automotive OEM employers
Defense contractors, automotive OEMs, and semiconductor manufacturers file H-1B petitions for embedded engineers far more consistently than enterprise software firms. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by LCA filing history for this occupation code before applying.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating
Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your job duties and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up wage levels for Embedded Software Engineer by metro area before you negotiate, so the LCA the employer files isn't misaligned with your actual salary.
Flag security clearance requirements early
Many embedded roles at defense and aerospace firms require a security clearance, which H-1B holders on temporary status can't always obtain. Ask about clearance requirements in the first interview to avoid advancing through a hiring process that won't lead to sponsorship.
Understand how export control affects your petition
Employers in defense, aerospace, and semiconductor sectors may cite ITAR or EAR export control regulations as a reason not to sponsor non-U.S. persons. Ask the recruiter directly whether the specific team files H-1B petitions, not just whether the company does.
File premium processing if your start date is firm
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months. If your employer has a hard start date tied to a product launch or contract, request premium processing through USCIS, which guarantees a decision within 15 business days and reduces the risk of a delayed start.
H-1B Visa Embedded Software Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Embedded Software Engineer roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes. USCIS classifies Embedded Software Engineer as a specialty occupation because the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science. Employers document this requirement in the I-129 petition. If your job duties involve firmware development, RTOS programming, or hardware-software integration, the specialty occupation standard is typically straightforward to satisfy.
Which industries hire H-1B-sponsored embedded software engineers most often?
Defense and aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, medical device, and industrial automation companies account for the largest share of H-1B LCA filings for embedded roles. Consumer electronics and telecommunications firms also file regularly. You can see which employers have active LCA filing history for embedded engineering roles by searching on Migrate Mate before you apply.
Can a security clearance requirement block my H-1B sponsorship?
It can. Many embedded roles at defense contractors require a DoD security clearance, and clearances are generally not granted to visa holders without permanent resident status. If a job posting lists a clearance as required rather than preferred, the employer likely can't sponsor H-1B holders for that specific position. Ask the recruiter to confirm before investing time in the application process.
How does export control law affect H-1B sponsorship for embedded engineers?
Employers subject to ITAR or EAR export control regulations sometimes restrict access to controlled technology to U.S. persons, which excludes H-1B holders. This doesn't apply to all embedded roles, but it's common in defense electronics and certain semiconductor segments. Some employers obtain a license exemption or export authorization that allows H-1B engineers to work on controlled projects, so it's worth asking the recruiter specifically about their export control policy.
What should I check on an H-1B offer letter for an embedded software engineering role?
Confirm the job title, SOC code, and listed duties match an embedded engineering role rather than a general software developer classification, since the prevailing wage and specialty occupation analysis depend on it. Verify that the offered salary meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your metro area by checking the OFLC Wage Search. Also confirm whether the employer is cap-subject or cap-exempt, since cap-exempt employers can file your H-1B at any time of year without waiting for the October 1 start date.