Entry Level Staff Embedded Software Engineer Jobs

New grad staff embedded software engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio of firmware projects or internship work in real-time systems can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Science & Research, with employers like Neuralink, Qualcomm, and Northrop Grumman hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles51
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerNeuralink
Top citySan Diego, CA
Work type83% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Embedded Software Integration Automation testing Engineer
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Embedded Software Integration Automation testing Engineer
MatchPoint
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Embedded Systems Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Embedded Test Manager
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Embedded Test Manager
Kulicke & Soffa
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
On-Site
None

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Offensive Security Researcher, Kernel & Embedded Security
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Offensive Security Researcher, Kernel & Embedded Security
Apple
New York, New York
Embedded Systems Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Program Management
$150k - $278k/yr
10,000+

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Embedded Software Engineer
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Embedded Software Engineer
Blue River Technology
Santa Clara, California
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Embedded Systems Engineering
Backend Engineering
$122k - $183k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Embedded Control Systems Engineer
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Embedded Control Systems Engineer
Trane Technologies
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Specialized Engineering
Software Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Embedded Systems Engineering
$70k - $128k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Entry Level Staff Embedded Software Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Neuralink5 open roles
Qualcomm3 open roles
Northrop Grumman3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software15
  • Manufacturing9
  • Science & Research7
  • Electronics & Hardware7
  • Automotive3

Entry Level Staff Embedded Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level staff embedded software engineer job?

Build a portfolio that shows hands-on work with microcontrollers, RTOS, or low-level C and C++ programming, since hiring managers at this level look for applied skills over years on a resume. Internships, senior capstone projects, or personal hardware projects all count. Tailor your application to roles that explicitly list 0 to 2 years of experience, and be ready to demonstrate debugging and hardware-software integration skills in a technical screen.

Which companies hire entry level staff embedded software engineers?

Companies hiring entry level staff embedded software engineers right now include Neuralink, Qualcomm, and Northrop Grumman, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from a mix of consumer electronics firms, defense and aerospace contractors, automotive suppliers, and medical device manufacturers that run structured new grad or early-career engineering programs.

Are there remote entry level staff embedded software engineer jobs?

Yes, though remote openings are less common in embedded roles than in pure software positions because the work often involves physical hardware. About 17% of entry level staff embedded software engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so checking the work-setting filter on each listing is the fastest way to identify which roles allow off-site work.

Are these new grad staff embedded software engineer jobs?

Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior embedded software engineer roles alongside other entry level listings. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes 0 to 2 years of experience, counts internships or co-op terms, or invites candidates to submit a portfolio in place of professional history. Look for language like "recent grads encouraged" or "entry level" directly in the job description.

Which industries hire the most entry level staff embedded software engineers?

Entry Level staff embedded software engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive early-career hiring because their products, from connected medical devices to vehicle control systems to consumer IoT hardware, require ongoing embedded development talent and have the team structure to onboard and mentor junior engineers.