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Embedded Engineer jobs in Fresno, CA
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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QK is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead and deliver diverse engineering projects while mentoring teams and supporting client relationships. This role is ideal for a licensed engineer who enjoys both technical work…
$80k - $120k
traveling throughout the United States, we want to hear from you. Position Summary Clark Bros, Inc. is seeking a Traveling Project Engineer to support heavy civil and renewable energy construction projects throughout the…
$80k - $120k
your contributions, prioritizes your safety, and supports your purpose – whatever it may be. Position Summary: The Project Engineer will be responsible for assisting the project superintendent or project manager in the d…
Job Description Job Description Description: Solutions Engineer I (Remote - USA) About Forward Advantage ForwardAdvantage is a leading software and services provider with a 30-year track record of delivering trusted tech…
BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF…
$72k - $90k
utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. Job Description Summary The EPC Project Engineer will support the jobsite team, coordinate and manage project deliverables to achieve…
Community Health System's Information Technology Services (ITS), Desktop Design and Client Services department. Endpoint Solutions Engineers design, implement and support endpoint solutions within the organization. This…
to learn more? Click here. Responsibilities You love what you do, now love where you do it. We're looking for a Systems Engineer II to join our Technical Services Department! In your role, you will be responsible for ins…
$38 - $50 per hour
Department: Radiology Location: Fresno, CA Sierra Pacific Orthopedics, the leading full-service orthopedic group in the San Joaquin Valley, is seeking a CA Licensed Full-Time X-Ray Technologist to add to our Radiology De…
designed and deployed automated solutions to monitor crop irrigation. They are looking to expand the team and need a SCADA Controls Engineer to support the design, deployment, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement…
$70k - $95k
generous PTO & benefits plan, but also a nationally recognized 401(k) retirement plan with matching and profit sharing. As a Civil Engineer, expect to plan, organize, and execute a variety of projects across both private…
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What embedded engineers earn in Fresno
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 Fresno 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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