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    Embedded Software Engineer

    @ Actalent

    ๐Ÿ“Los Angeles, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    Rust C++ Linux
    View Embedded Software Engineer
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    Embedded Software Engineer

    @ SQUAD

    ๐Ÿ“Kyiv City, Ukraine ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    embedded RTOS C
    View Embedded Software Engineer
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    Software Engineer - C/C++, Embedded, Linux

    @ Jobs via eFinancialCareers

    ๐Ÿ“Rรผti, Switzerland ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    C++ Embedded Linux
    View Software Engineer - C/C++, Embedded, Linux
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    Embedded Software Engineer

    @ Actalent

    ๐Ÿ“CA, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    C RTOS Embedded
    View Embedded Software Engineer
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    C/C++ Embedded Engineer

    @ SQUAD

    ๐Ÿ“Kyiv City, Ukraine ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    C++ RTOS I2C
    View C/C++ Embedded Engineer
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    Embedded Software Engineer with Security Clearance

    @ ClearanceJobs

    ๐Ÿ“Camden, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    C++ RTOS UML
    View Embedded Software Engineer with Security Clearance
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    Embedded Software Engineer 3

    @ ExecutivePlacements.com

    ๐Ÿ“IL, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š senior
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    SQL C C++
    View Embedded Software Engineer 3
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    Embedded Android Engineer

    @ Mind

    ๐Ÿ“Aachen, Belgium ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    Android i.MX95 driver
    View Embedded Android Engineer
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    Senior Firmware Engineer

    @ Actalent

    ๐Ÿ“Santa Clara, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š senior
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    C C++ microcontrollers
    View Senior Firmware Engineer
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    Embedded Software Staff Engineer

    @ STMicroelectronics

    ๐Ÿ“Santa Clara, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š senior
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    C Linux firmware
    View Embedded Software Staff Engineer
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    Embedded Software Engineer

    @ Actalent

    ๐Ÿ“CA, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    C RTOS Linux
    View Embedded Software Engineer
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    Embedded Software UAV Engineer

    @ Actalent

    ๐Ÿ“Huntsville, AL, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    Embedded C++ PCB UAV
    View Embedded Software UAV Engineer
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    Embedded Software Engineer

    @ Actalent

    ๐Ÿ“Chandler, AZ, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    C C++ RTOS
    View Embedded Software Engineer
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    Embedded Software Engineer

    @ Actalent

    ๐Ÿ“Los Angeles, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    C++ Linux Mesa
    View Embedded Software Engineer

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    Embedded Software Engineer hot job

    @ Actalent

    ๐Ÿ“Los Angeles, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    C++ Linux PCIe
    View Embedded Software Engineer
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    Senior Embedded Engineer

    @ KUBO

    ๐Ÿ“Katowice, Poland ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ
    ๐Ÿ“Š senior
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    C/C++ embedded real-time
    View Senior Embedded Engineer
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    Embedded Systems Engineer

    @ Belcan

    ๐Ÿ“Indianapolis, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š senior
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    C C++ WiFi
    View Embedded Systems Engineer
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    Embedded Software Engineer

    @ Actalent

    ๐Ÿ“Los Angeles, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    C++ Linux Mesa
    View Embedded Software Engineer
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    Embedded Software Engineer 3

    @ ExecutivePlacements.com

    ๐Ÿ“IL, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š senior
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    SQL C C++
    View Embedded Software Engineer 3
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    Jr. Firmware Test Engineer

    @ Actalent

    ๐Ÿ“Fort Lauderdale, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š junior
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    Python C firmware
    View Jr. Firmware Test Engineer

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Contract Embedded Software Engineer Job Market Insights

Curious about the Contract Embedded Software Engineer job market? Hereโ€™s a quick overview of key trends, top regions, and industries hiring Embedded Software Engineer professionals.

Career Overview & Industry Demands

Embedded Software Engineers write the firmware and application code that enable hardware to perform useful functions โ€” from sensor drivers to communication stacks and control loops.

Demand is high across automotive, medical, industrial control, and consumer IoT. Core skills include C/C++, real-time debugging, familiarity with RTOS or bare-metal systems, and strong debugging workflows using JTAG, logic analyzers, and unit/integration test frameworks. Employers look for engineers who can understand hardware constraints and optimize for memory footprint and power consumption.

Career progression includes roles in system architecture, firmware lead, or transitions into hardware-software integration. Job seekers should showcase shipping experience, detailed bug-fix stories, and performance improvements on constrained platforms. Contributions to firmware tooling or well-documented open-source drivers can dramatically improve visibility to recruiters.

Embedded Software Engineer Job Market Statistics

While detailed insights for Contract Embedded Software Engineer Jobs are not yet available, the broader Embedded Software Engineer market continues to show strong demand across different industries. Here are the key stats and trends for Embedded Software Engineer job market, including best locations, industries, skills, and common work arrangements.

Top Locations for Embedded Software Engineer Jobs
Top Industries for Embedded Software Engineer Jobs
Consumer Electronics 34%
Automotive 14%
Aerospace 13%
Defense 11%
Top Skills for Embedded Software Engineer Jobs
Work Location for Embedded Software Engineer Jobs
4%
Remote
24%
Hybrid
72%
On-site
4%
๐Ÿ  Remote
24%
๐Ÿ”„ Hybrid
72%
๐Ÿข On-site

  • Looking at the global job market for Embedded Software Engineer, we see a diverse ecosystem spread across several major tech hubs. Bangalore stands out as the primary center with 304 active positions, while San Diego maintains a strong presence with 120 openings. The job market in Ca contributes 113 opportunities, and Hyderabad adds another 94 positions to the mix. Additionally, Austin shows promising growth with 80 current openings.

  • In terms of industry sectors and market distribution, Consumer Electronics dominates with 34% of available opportunities, closely followed by Automotive representing 14% of positions, while the growing Aerospace sector accounts for 13% of the market, and the Defense industry comprises 11% of current positions.

  • The most requested technical skills for Embedded Software Engineer jobs include C++, Linux, Python, C, Rtos , which are consistently valued across all regions and sectors. Proficiency in these core technologies is essential for career advancement and typically commands higher compensation packages.

  • Regarding work arrangements , our data shows that 72% of positions require On-site presence, 24% offer flexible Hybrid arrangements combining office and remote work, while 4% provide fully Remote work options.

Contract Embedded Software Engineer Salary Overview

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While specific salary data for Contract Embedded Software Engineer Jobs is limited, our database analysis highlights average pay ranges and growth trends within the broader Embedded Software Engineer field. We've analyzed 1717+ verified Embedded Software Engineer job listings to create this comprehensive salary overview, covering pay ranges across experience levels, regions, and industries.

Embedded Software Engineer Salaries by Region

(*) Based on analysis of 1635 jobs in North America, 50 jobs in Western Europe, 26 jobs in UK/Ireland, 6 jobs in Asia Pacific,

Our latest Embedded Software Engineer salary data shows significant regional variations. Here's what we found:

  • North America: Highest paying region with average Embedded Software Engineer salaries of $123,986
  • Western Europe: Competitive Embedded Software Engineer salaries averaging $90,415
  • UK/Ireland: Embedded Software Engineer professionals earn around $68,876
  • Asia Pacific: Average Embedded Software Engineer compensation of $42,233

Embedded Software Engineer Salary Progression by Experience Level

Our comprehensive data analysis of Embedded Software Engineer salaries shows clear progression based on experience level and significant regional variations. Here's what we found across thousands of job postings:

North America ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
  • Internship: $66,760
  • Entry Level: $80,856
  • Mid Level: $110,247
  • Senior: $139,020
  • Lead/Principal: $146,332
UK/Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
  • Internship: $11,942
  • Entry Level: $37,500
  • Mid Level: $63,058
  • Senior: $85,161
  • Lead/Principal: $107,264
Western Europe ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ
  • Internship: $71,571
  • Entry Level: $80,295
  • Mid Level: $89,019
  • Senior: $97,743
  • Lead/Principal: $106,467

Frequently Asked Questions

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Here are some of the most common questions we get asked about Embedded Software Engineer Jobs and Careers:

As an Embedded Software Engineer, your responsibilities include designing and developing software for embedded systems, optimizing code for performance, and debugging firmware issues.

Key skills include proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming, knowledge of microcontrollers (e.g., ARM, PIC), understanding of communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C), and debugging tools.

Embedded Software Engineer roles are in demand in industries like automotive systems, IoT devices, telecommunications, and healthcare technology.

Employers value strong analytical skills, attention to detail, a solid understanding of hardware/software integration, and experience with real-time systems.

To advance, focus on developing expertise in RTOS or advanced protocols like CAN or Ethernet, and contribute to innovative embedded projects in cutting-edge industries.

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