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Embedded Engineer jobs in Memphis, TN
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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Salary: $69,000 - 109,000 per year Requirements: We require a bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline; a masters degree is preferred. We look for…
Job Description Job Description Is this you? Do you thrive solving tough problems on high-end CNC machines in the field? Are you comfortable switching gears between installations, service calls, and PMs? Do you communica…
Job Description: The Lead Research & Development Engineer is a senior technical leadership role responsible for both high-level engineering contribution and team-level coordination, mentoring, and delivery. This role foc…
accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging…
accepting applications for a full-time Mid-level Systems and Security Engineer in Memphis, TN. This position will support EnSafe offices... .... Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service Safety is deeply embedded in our cult…
Job Description Job Description Benefits: Employee discounts Paid time off About the Role: Join CROWN FINANCIAL GROUP as an Operations Manager / Integrator in Memphis, TN, where you will play a pivotal role in streamlini…
$98.8k - $123.5k
growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us? Pay Range: $98,800.00 - $123,500.00 YOUR ROLE Solution Design Engineers support the preparation of proposals for new business opportunities, renewals of current cu…
cloud-native capabilities. The role partners closely with Data Engineering, Infrastructure, Product, and Operations to translate business... ...and HIPAA compliance requirements. Exposure to Power BI embedded analytics o…
Job Description Job Description ~ We’re seeking an IT Engineering Platforms Architect to lead the strategy, architecture, delivery, and sustained operations of our product lifecycle management (PLM) and adjacent engineer…
$45 - $55 per hour
Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Field Service Engineer to install, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial material handling and process equipment at customer manufacturing facilities across N…
$130k - $200k
Lead Mechanical Engineer II - Full-Time Location: Tennessee Industry: Manufacturing / R&D / Industrial Engineering Schedule: Full-Time | 1st Shift ⚙️ Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Enginee…
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What embedded engineers earn in Memphis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $30–$41 | $62k–$86k |
| Mid level | $41–$57 | $86k–$119k |
| Senior | $55–$74 | $114k–$154k |
Adjusted for the Memphis 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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