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Embedded Engineer jobs in Atlanta, GA
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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$34–$86/hr
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$119k
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Saint Paul, Minnesota Job Description Role: Support the Embedded systems hardware design, development and testing activities... ...in the approved tracking management tool. Ability to solve engineering problems by analys…
$68.91k - $161.54k
At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From aut…
Position Title: Embedded Engineer Pay Rate: $53-54/hr on W2 Location: Onsite at Atlanta, GA F2F: No Duration: 6 months with possible extension Client is a medical device company Job Description: Strong experience in Embe…
critical infrastructure protection markets worldwide. Software engineers at Walaris are at the core of our company, tackling complex... .... Your Mission As a Perception Engineer with a focus on embedded perception syste…
infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers and homeowners ali…
$163k - $245k
team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work. Job Summary The Lead Sales Engineer (xScale) will serve as the primary technical advisor for hyperscale customers, partnering wi…
solving, and learning agility drive our day-to-day actions. What you will be doing: Job Summary / Purpose The Senior System Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and ongoing support of t…
performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets. Make an impact A System Engineer leads pre-sales engineering, supplier evaluation, and cost analysis activities duri…
$100k - $140k
Job Description Overview We are seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to join our client's office in Atlanta, GA, Binghamton, NY or Orange, CT. Your role Actively participate in securing T&D projects by sourcing acti…
is key to building the best culture for equally diverse communities all over the world About the Role As the Lead Full Stack Engineer, you will take on a pivotal role in guiding the design, implementation, and maintenanc…
SYSTEMS RELIABILITY ENGINEER REQUIREMENTS: Senior level (10 Years) Experience working with telecom infrastructure. IP networking, back-bone routers, DOCSIS and PONs Tenured career in Systems Engineering, Reliability Engi…
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What embedded engineers earn in Atlanta
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $34–$48 | $71k–$100k |
| Mid level | $48–$66 | $100k–$138k |
| Senior | $64–$86 | $133k–$178k |
Adjusted for the Atlanta market from national ranges.
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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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