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Embedded Engineer jobs in Milwaukee, WI
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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You’ll collaborate with a strong developer community in an Agile/Lean environment, applying modern front-end practices, proven engineering practices and continuous learning to build high-quality, maintainable solutions f…
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: 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…
About the RoleAs Reliability Engineer, you will ensure the resilience and availability of Kohl’s systems and applications and collaborate closely with development teams to review designs, conduct risk assessments and imp…
analytical and interpersonal skillsRequires experience working with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban5+ years of software engineering experience2+ years experience designing, developing, and deploying microserv…
Req ID:381543NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.We are cu…
govern software, and we design and implement the agentic software and processes that run it. That work changes the operating model an engineering organization runs on, the ways of working underneath it, and the tooling t…
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stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.Job DescriptionThe Automation Engineer tests, creates, implements and supports robotics process and desktop automatio…
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Job Title: Systems Engineer Location: Milwaukee, WI Onsite/ Remote: Day 1 Onsite at customer location The pay range for this role is $90k- $100k per annum including any bonuses or variable pay. Tech Mahindra also offers…
Hi, Title: Systems Engineer Location: Milwaukee, WI Job Type- Contract Type: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week) Duration: 12 months About the Role We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support and operationalize Microsoft Co…
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grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: QCS Engineering Manager __ In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as a design authority fo…
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What embedded engineers earn in Milwaukee
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 Milwaukee 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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Principal Firmware Engineer
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