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Firmware Engineer - IoT & Wireless Systems Hot job

Trackting Rome , Italy 🇮🇹 / Hybrid

Develop smart IoT and GPS anti-theft tracking systems for vehicles. Drive core C firmware and Zephyr OS architecture to build ultra-low-power safety products.

C/C++ Zephyr OS GPS GSM MQTT low-power
📍Rome , Italy 🇮🇹
📊 Mid
💰 30k-40k
C/C++ Zephyr OS GPS GSM MQTT low-power
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Lead Engineer - Embedded SW Quality Test

@ GE Vernova

📍Hyderabad, India 🇮🇳
📊 lead
⏱︎ full-time
IEC61850 GOOSE PTP
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Leonardo logo

Lead Software Engineer hot job

@ Leonardo

📍Luton, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
📊 lead
⏱︎ full-time
C++ Ada RTOS
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Coherent logo

Firmware Engineer

@ Coherent

📍Tampere Metropolitan Area, Finland 🇫🇮
📊 lead
⏱︎ full-time
firmware C++ embedded
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Sr Lead /Staff Engineer - Embedded DSP Software hot job

@ Qualcomm

📍Hyderabad, India 🇮🇳
📊 lead
⏱︎ full-time
DSP C++ OS
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Lead Embedded Software Engineer hot job

@ BAE Systems

📍NY, United States 🇺🇸
📊 lead
⏱︎ full-time
C++ Python RTOS
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Lead I - Embedded Software

@ B&R Industrial Automation

📍Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, India 🇮🇳
📊 lead
⏱︎ full-time
Python Automation Embedded
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Eaton logo

Lead Embedded Software Engineer

@ Eaton

📍Minneapolis, United States 🇺🇸
📊 lead
⏱︎ full-time
C++ embedded protocols
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Lead Engineer II Embedded Software Testing

@ Copeland

📍pune, India 🇮🇳
📊 lead
⏱︎ full-time
firmware test automation
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Lead Embedded Developer hot job

@ Geotab

📍Oakville, Canada 🇨🇦
📊 lead
⏱︎ full-time
Golang CI/CD microservices
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Lead Embedded Developer hot job

@ Geotab

📍Oakville, Canada 🇨🇦
📊 lead
⏱︎ full-time
Golang CI/CD RTOS
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Lead Engineer

@ Raytheon

📍Bengaluru, India 🇮🇳
📊 lead
⏱︎ full-time
C++ Python RTOS
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Lead Embedded Software Engineer eer

@ Qualcomm

📍Hyderabad, India 🇮🇳
📊 lead
⏱︎ full-time
C++ Python Linux
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Advisory Data Scientist - IBM Quantum

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📍Yorktown Heights, NY, United States 🇺🇸
📊 mid-level
⏱︎ full-time
SQL Python Airflow
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Advisory Data Scientist - IBM Quantum

@ IBM

📍New York, United States, United States 🇺🇸
📊 mid-level
⏱︎ full-time
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Sr Lead /Staff Engineer - Embedded DSP Software hot job

@ Qualcomm

📍Hyderabad, India 🇮🇳
📊 lead
⏱︎ full-time
DSP C++ OS
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Lead Embedded Software Engineer hot job

@ BAE Systems

📍NY, United States 🇺🇸
📊 lead
⏱︎ full-time
C++ Python RTOS
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Lead Embedded Developer hot job

@ Geotab

📍Oakville, Canada 🇨🇦
📊 lead
⏱︎ full-time
Golang CI/CD microservices
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Lead Software Engineer hot job

@ Leonardo

📍Luton, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
📊 lead
⏱︎ full-time
C++ Ada RTOS
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Lead Embedded Developer hot job

@ Geotab

📍Oakville, Canada 🇨🇦
📊 lead
⏱︎ full-time
Golang CI/CD RTOS
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Lead Embedded Software Engineer

@ Eaton

📍Minneapolis, United States 🇺🇸
📊 lead
⏱︎ full-time
C++ embedded protocols
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Lead Embedded Software Engineer Job Market Insights

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Career Overview & Industry Demands

Embedded Software Engineers write the firmware and application code that enable hardware to perform useful functions — 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 Lead 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 Industries for Embedded Software Engineer Jobs

Automotive 38%
Aerospace 33%
Defense 18%
Semiconductor 11%

Top Skills for Embedded Software Engineer Jobs

Work Location for Embedded Software Engineer Jobs

3%
Remote
22%
Hybrid
74%
On-site
3%
🏠 Remote
22%
🔄 Hybrid
74%
🏢 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 187 active positions, while Hyderabad maintains a strong presence with 71 openings. The job market in Ho Chi Minh City contributes 68 opportunities, and United States adds another 52 positions to the mix. Additionally, Shanghai shows promising growth with 46 current openings.
  • In terms of industry sectors and market distribution, Automotive dominates with 38% of available opportunities, closely followed by Aerospace representing 33% of positions, while the growing Defense sector accounts for 18% of the market, and the Semiconductor 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 74% of positions require On-site presence, 22% offer flexible Hybrid arrangements combining office and remote work, while 3% provide fully Remote work options.

Lead Embedded Software Engineer Salary Overview

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While specific salary data for Lead 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 5901+ 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

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(*) Based on analysis of 5562 jobs in North America, 120 jobs in UK/Ireland, 195 jobs in Western Europe, 24 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 $125,397
  • UK/Ireland: Competitive Embedded Software Engineer salaries averaging $74,000
  • Western Europe: Embedded Software Engineer professionals earn around $54,828
  • Asia Pacific: Average Embedded Software Engineer compensation of $42,056

Embedded Software Engineer Salary Progression by Experience Level

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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 🇺🇸

  • Internship: $58,698
  • Entry Level: $80,417
  • Mid Level: $110,802
  • Senior: $139,130
  • Lead/Principal: $138,780

UK/Ireland 🇬🇧

  • Internship: $25,282
  • Entry Level: $44,205
  • Mid Level: $63,128
  • Senior: $90,057
  • Lead/Principal: $91,666

Western Europe 🇪🇺

  • Internship: $36,532
  • Entry Level: $44,311
  • Mid Level: $52,090
  • Senior: $67,777
  • Lead/Principal: $59,325

Asia Pacific 🌏

  • Internship: $1
  • Entry Level: $13,200
  • Mid Level: $48,942
  • Senior: $30,187
  • Lead/Principal: $11,432

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you want to start a career in Embedded Software Engineer or looking to advance your current role?
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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