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  • Actalent logo

    Firmware Engineer

    @ Actalent

    ๐Ÿ“CA, Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    Firmware C C++
    View Firmware 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
    Rust C++ Linux
    View Embedded Software Engineer
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    Embedded Linux Engineer

    @ KUBO

    ๐Ÿ“Gdaล„sk, Poland ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    SoC C C++
    View Embedded Linux 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
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  • Actalent logo

    Firmware Engineer

    @ Actalent

    ๐Ÿ“CA, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    C C++ ARM
    View Firmware Engineer
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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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    Design Verification Engineer

    @ Chiparama

    ๐Ÿ“San Francisco Bay Area, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    SystemVerilog UVM ARM
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    Graduate Talent - SOC FCT Design Engineer

    @ Altera

    ๐Ÿ“Penang, Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ
    ๐Ÿ“Š entry-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    STA FPGA DFT
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    Embedded System Engineer | Upto $80/hr Remote

    @ Crossing Hurdles

    ๐Ÿ“European Union, European Union
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    evaluating compatibility recommendations
    View Embedded System Engineer | Upto $80/hr Remote
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    Embedded C++ Software Engineer

    @ Line Up

    ๐Ÿ“Bristol, United Kingdom ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    C++ Linux UML
    View Embedded C++ Software Engineer
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    Software Embedded Engineer

    @ Belcan

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

    @ Mission.dev

    ๐Ÿ“Canada, Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
    ๐Ÿ“Š senior
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    Yocto U-Boot BitBake
    View Senior Embedded Linux 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++ Linux Embedded
    View Software Engineer - C/C++, Embedded, Linux
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    DevOps Engineer hot job

    @ emagine

    ๐Ÿ“Poland, Poland ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ
    ๐Ÿ“Š senior
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    Terraform CloudFormation CI/CD
    View DevOps Engineer

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    DevOps Engineer hot job

    @ emagine

    ๐Ÿ“Poland, Poland ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ
    ๐Ÿ“Š senior
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    Terraform CloudFormation CI/CD
    View DevOps Engineer
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    Embedded Cyber Software Developer

    @ Boeing

    ๐Ÿ“Hazelwood, MO, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š senior
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    boot firmware encryption
    View Embedded Cyber Software Developer
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    Software Embedded Engineer

    @ Belcan

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

    @ Line Up

    ๐Ÿ“Bristol, United Kingdom ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ contract
    C++ Linux UML
    View Embedded C++ Software Engineer

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Freelance Computer Engineer Job Market Insights

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

Career Overview & Industry Demands

Computer Engineers in the embedded arena bridge hardware and software โ€” designing microcontrollers, SoCs, firmware, and system-level architectures for IoT, industrial, and consumer products.

The job market for computer engineers is broad and resilient: opportunities span startups building connected devices, industrial automation companies, and large tech firms optimizing edge compute. Typical skill sets include C/C++, embedded Linux, RTOS development, hardware interfacing (SPI/I2C/UART), and familiarity with build systems and CI/CD for firmware. Knowledge of FPGA prototyping and SoC bring-up increases employability for mid-senior roles.

Geographic demand follows both traditional tech hubs and new manufacturing clusters; employers value reproducible hardware bring-up experience and the ability to work across firmware, board bring-up, and system integration. Practical deliverables like contribution to open-source board support packages, published hardware designs, or robust firmware test suites are strong differentiators. For job seekers, emphasize systems-level problem solving and show evidence of bringing products through from prototype to production.

Computer Engineer Job Market Statistics

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

Top Industries for Computer Engineer Jobs
Semiconductor 82%
Consumer Electronics 14%
Telecommunications 5%
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Top Skills for Computer Engineer Jobs
Work Location for Computer Engineer Jobs
4%
Remote
20%
Hybrid
76%
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4%
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20%
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76%
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  • Looking at the global job market for Computer Engineer, we see a diverse ecosystem spread across several major tech hubs. Bangalore stands out as the primary center with 4 active positions, while San Diego maintains a strong presence with 3 openings. The job market in Santa Clara contributes 3 opportunities, and Markham adds another 2 positions to the mix. Additionally, Ca shows promising growth with 1 current openings.

  • In terms of industry sectors and market distribution, Semiconductor dominates with 82% of available opportunities, closely followed by Consumer Electronics representing 14% of positions, while the growing Telecommunications sector accounts for 5% of the market,

  • The most requested technical skills for Computer Engineer jobs include C++, Cpu, Architecture, Soc, Performance , 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 76% of positions require On-site presence, 20% offer flexible Hybrid arrangements combining office and remote work, while 4% provide fully Remote work options.

Freelance Computer Engineer Salary Overview

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While specific salary data for Freelance Computer Engineer Jobs is limited, our database analysis highlights average pay ranges and growth trends within the broader Computer Engineer field. We've analyzed 2560+ verified Computer Engineer job listings to create this comprehensive salary overview, covering pay ranges across experience levels, regions, and industries.

Computer Engineer Salaries by Region

(*) Based on analysis of 2498 jobs in North America, 26 jobs in UK/Ireland, 32 jobs in Western Europe, 4 jobs in Asia Pacific,

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

  • North America: Highest paying region with average Computer Engineer salaries of $136,729
  • UK/Ireland: Competitive Computer Engineer salaries averaging $124,273
  • Western Europe: Computer Engineer professionals earn around $80,691
  • Asia Pacific: Average Computer Engineer compensation of $59,500

Computer Engineer Salary Progression by Experience Level

Our comprehensive data analysis of Computer 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: $64,506
  • Entry Level: $92,525
  • Mid Level: $117,812
  • Senior: $152,639
  • Lead/Principal: $160,843
UK/Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
  • Internship: $9,935
  • Entry Level: $45,412
  • Mid Level: $80,889
  • Senior: $195,950
  • Lead/Principal: $93,750
Western Europe ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ
  • Internship: $69,005
  • Entry Level: $74,199
  • Mid Level: $79,393
  • Senior: $84,587
  • Lead/Principal: $89,781

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you want to start a career in Computer Engineer or looking to advance your current role?
Here are some of the most common questions we get asked about Computer Engineer Jobs and Careers:

As a Computer Engineer, your responsibilities include designing and developing computer hardware and software systems, optimizing system performance, and collaborating on projects involving embedded systems and networking technologies.

Key skills include proficiency in programming languages (e.g., C++, Python, Java), hardware design knowledge, debugging and testing skills, and expertise in computer architecture and network protocols.

Computer Engineer jobs are in demand across industries such as technology, telecommunications, embedded systems development, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI).

Employers value strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to stay updated with emerging technologies like IoT, AI, and machine learning.

To advance your career, specialize in emerging technology areas such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, or edge computing. Pursue relevant certifications (e.g., AWS, Cisco), and expand your professional network through tech events.

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