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Embedded Engineer jobs in Columbus, OH
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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As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within CCB, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable wa…
will be instrumental in shaping the future at one of the world's largest and most influential companies. As a Lead Infrastructure Engineer at JPMorganChase within the [insert LOB or sub LOB], you apply deep knowledge of…
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address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build…
world-renowned and influential company. Among top performers, you can make a direct and meaningful impact.As a Senior Lead Software Engineer - Windows Server Engineering at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Sector Comp…
experiences and next generation banking technology solutions to better serve our clients and customers. As a member of our Software Engineering Group you will dive head-first into creating innovative solutions that advan…
$117.6k - $176.4k
What will you do?Our US Digital Buildings System Architects are the trusted technical experts to create and apply innovative solutions by combining the latest technologies with our EcoStruxure offer to help drive sales a…
will be instrumental in shaping the future at one of the world's largest and most influential companies. As a Lead Infrastructure Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Enterprise Technology, network services team, you des…
$75.24k - $144.21k
: ANA United StatesWork Type: HybridDate Posted: 2026-08-28Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.We are more than 34,000…
Job DetailExperience Level Mid LevelDegree Type Bachelor of Science (BS)Employment Full TimeWorking Type HybridJob Reference 0000020649Salary Type AnnuallyIndustry HealthcareSelling Points Contribute to innovative projec…
our team of intelligent, humble, and driven people make the impossible possible together.We're seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer who thrives on hard systems problems. Welding is where we started — but the missi…
learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. HDR is looking for a Trenchless Engineer to join our national Trenchless Services team. This role will provide signifi…
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What embedded engineers earn in Columbus
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $32–$45 | $66k–$93k |
| Mid level | $45–$62 | $93k–$128k |
| Senior | $60–$80 | $124k–$166k |
Adjusted for the Columbus 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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