Embedded Firmware Engineer Mid to Senior Level Location: Oshkosh Area, WI Job Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Onsite Relocation Assistance: Available LinkedIn Profile: Required Strong Communication Skills: Required Job…
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Embedded engineers write the software that runs inside devices — from consumer gadgets to cars and medical equipment — working close to the hardware in C and C++ under tight resource limits.
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What embedded engineers earn in the US
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| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $34–$47 | $70k–$98k |
| Mid level | $47–$65 | $98k–$135k |
| Senior | $62–$84 | $130k–$175k |
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are looking for a bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline; a masters degree is a plus, or equivalent industry experience. We expect 7+ years of embedded firmware development…
$60k - $120k
Salary: $60,000 - 120,000 per year Requirements: We need a BS or MS in Computer Engineering, or a closely related field, plus 5 to 10 years of embedded software development experience. We are looking for strong hands-on…
$120k - $170k
: We are looking for a hands-on Senior Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer. What does that even mean, and why should you consider working for us? After all, we're not Facebook, Google, or Amazon. We don't have hundreds o…
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Role Description L3Harris, Mission Networks, is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team as a Lead Systems / Software Engineer supporting various programs, IRADs and proposals. This role will be for leading various pr…
lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees). What You'll Be Doing: This is similar role is similar to embedded network engineer experienced DO-178C SOI-2 Dev Engineer to support certification of Time-Sensitive Net…
Job Description: Develops embedded software (firmware), unit / integration tests, firmware requirements, and firmware verification... ...verifies requirements, software and systems by using software engineering practices…
Matrix has expanded into new industrial markets in the United States and globally. We are currently seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer. The Embedded Firmware Engineer will assist in the planning and development…
billion $ public companies in renewable energy and infrastructure. About The Role: We're looking for a Firmware/ Embedded Software Engineer to write and test software for our battery electric locomotive control systems.…
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Sr. Embedded Firmware Engineer JOB-10046852 Anticipated Start Date Aug. 12, 2026 Location Houston, TX Type of Employment Direct Hire Employer Info Our client designs and manufactures advanced protection relays and distur…
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Embedded Firmware Engineer Opportunity (Naperville, IL – Hybrid/Onsite) A growing engineering and manufacturing organization is looking to add an Embedded Firmware Engineer to its team. This role offers the chance to wor…
Responsibilities: B.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience. Experience in interfacing the... ...ability to use sniffers and logic analyzers to verify working embedded software sup…
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
C and C++Microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M)RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr)Hardware protocols (SPI, I2C, UART)Reading schematics and datasheetsDebugging with scopes and JTAGMemory and power constraintsRust or Python (a plus)Version control and CI for firmware
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What does the volatile keyword do, and when do you need it?
Explain it prevents the compiler optimizing away reads/writes, with the classic cases: hardware registers and variables shared with ISRs. Precision matters here.
How do you debug a device that crashes intermittently in the field?
Talk about logging within constraints, watchdog data, reproducing environmental conditions, and instrumented builds. Field debugging method is a core competency.
Walk me through what happens from power-on to your main loop running.
Cover reset vector, startup code, memory initialization, and clock configuration. Comfort with the boot path signals genuine low-level experience.
How do you write an interrupt service routine safely?
Keep it short, defer work to the main loop or a task, protect shared data, and avoid blocking calls. Mention the race conditions you are preventing.
How do you handle a memory-constrained target — say 64KB of RAM?
Discuss static allocation, avoiding heap fragmentation, measuring stack usage, and linker-map analysis. Concrete numbers from a past project help.
How do you test firmware?
Unit tests off-target with mocked hardware, hardware-in-the-loop rigs, and on-target integration tests. Acknowledging what is hard to test is part of a good answer.
Tell me about a hardware/software interaction bug you solved.
The best stories involve a scope or logic analyzer and a datasheet detail everyone missed. Show the collaboration with hardware engineers.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For embedded engineers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Name the microcontroller families, RTOSes, and protocols per project — embedded hiring screens on exact platform matches.
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Describe the products you shipped and their constraints (battery life achieved, memory footprint, certification requirements).
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Include debugging tooling experience — JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers — as it separates firmware engineers from application developers.
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Mention safety or regulatory work (MISRA, ISO 26262, FDA) if you have it; those doors are hard to open otherwise.
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Personal hardware projects with write-ups carry real weight in this field — link one if it is presentable.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Junior Embedded Engineer
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Embedded Engineer
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Senior Embedded Engineer
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Principal Firmware Engineer
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