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Embedded Engineer jobs in Charlotte, NC
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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$33–$83/hr
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$114k
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Job Summary: The BSP / Embedded Linux Engineer will be responsible for the board-level bring-up, kernel and device tree development, EC interface driver, and hardware integration for the AST2700 platform. This role is cr…
Job Description Job Description # Only LOCALS in NC can Apply and Face to Face Interview is MUST # Highly Qualified Resources and Who Can Commit to Relocate to the Client Location may be considered. # RTH after 6 Months…
$119k - $187k
About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Systems Operations Engineer within the Branch Systems and Transformation Technology team. This role is aligned to modern Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices and is…
$50 - $55 per hour
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Mechanical Engineer – Chiller Systems & Thermal Analysis Job Description The Mechanical Engineer leads the engineering development of commercial water chiller systems and advan…
$4,412 - $5,147 per month
Responsible for the design and development of underlying firmware for embedded systems, including coding and debugging of core modules.... ...reviews and scheme optimization. Collaborate with hardware engineers to conduc…
$65k - $75k
cost, delivery dates etc. to ensure a smooth order flow into the supply / manufacturing chain. Coordinate the clarification with Engineering, supply, and Manufacturing, where applicable, to keep our Service partners info…
$79k - $158k
social media at @Carrier. About this role The Systems Engineering professional works independently, converts product... ...Work closely with software developers to ensure high quality embedded control systems are deliver…
Job Description Job Description Job Details: Role: Senior Payment Systems Engineer (ACI MTS/UPF) Location: Charlotte, NC (Onsite) Duration: Long-Term Contract Required Skills: ~810 years of overall IT experience ~ Strong…
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Lead GenAI Full Stack Engineer Location: Charlotte, NC Employment Type: Contract (C2C) Pay Rate: $70$75/hr C2C (Lead Candidates) Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Lead…
our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key in…
$110k - $130k
provider delivering digital infrastructure and managed services that turn IT strategy into action. Working alongside experienced engineers, this position offers hands-on experience delivering practical outcomes that help…
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What embedded engineers earn in Charlotte
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $33–$46 | $69k–$96k |
| Mid level | $46–$63 | $96k–$132k |
| Senior | $61–$83 | $127k–$172k |
Adjusted for the Charlotte 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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Embedded Engineer
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