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Embedded Engineer jobs in Detroit, MI
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 matters.In this position... The ADAS Software Update Systems Engineer owns the system design, specification, and analysis of software... ...a related field.2+ years of experience in systems engineering, embedded sof…
$238.7k - $365.7k
Job DescriptionThe RoleGeneral Motors is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to shape and scale the engineering platforms that build, test, integrate, validate, and deliver embedded software for software-defined vehicl…
Job DescriptionThe Role: General Motors is seeking a software engineering leader to modernize and scale the build systems that support software... ...balancing technical command with empathy.Modernize a large embedded- s…
$115.5k - $218.1k
to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!In this position... The Systems Engineering Teams (SET) are focused on cross functional collaboration to rethink the base…
Job DescriptionRole overviewGeneral Motors is seeking a Principal Engineer to define the technical direction for next-generation camera systems supporting Viewing, Active Safety, ADAS, and automated-driving applications.…
Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Automotive ECU Location : Allen Park, MI Work Model: Onsite Experience:10+ Years We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with strong expertise in real-time embed…
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionGeneral Motors is seeking a technically strong and highly motivated Design Release Engineer (DRE) to lead the development and launch of external microphone hardware and associated components…
software architecture, writing code, testing for quality and deploying the software to meet customer requirements. Full-stack software engineering roles, who can develop all components of software including user interfac…
role may also include direct release responsibility for select thermal components or subsystems.This position is a strong fit for an engineer seeking system-level design and performance ownership, team leadership respons…
Job DescriptionAs a Virtual Analysis Engineer in GM’s Body Manufacturing Product Interface organization, you will help ensure vehicle designs are manufacturable, robust, and aligned with Body Manufacturing Requirements (…
assignment in support of DTE’s emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.Job Summary Senior level engineer responsible for planning and conducting intermediate to more complex engi…
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What embedded engineers earn in Detroit
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $31–$44 | $65k–$91k |
| Mid level | $44–$61 | $91k–$126k |
| Senior | $58–$78 | $121k–$163k |
Adjusted for the Detroit 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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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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