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Embedded Engineer jobs in Minneapolis, MN
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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$34–$86/hr
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$119k
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Job Description Job Description Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Job Description We are seeking a talented Embedded Software Engineer to develop and implement innovative software solutions for high-resolution print…
for an individual who: Loves helping people Is committed to excellence Is forward thinking Job Overview : The Systems Engineer will have excellent technical, troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills, a…
Title : Embedded Firmware Engineer (C/C++ | RTOS | IoT ) Location : Eagan, MN (Hybrid, onsite 3 days per week) Job Type : W-2 Contract (6 Months) Compensation : $65 - $85/hour W-2 Industry: Chemical Manufacturing About t…
$118.57k - $125.05k
Responsibilities for this Position Embedded Software Engineer ID: 2026-73559 US-MN-Bloomington Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements Posted Date: 7/17/2026 Category: Engineer…
$118.57k - $125.05k
Responsibilities for this Position Embedded Software Test Engineer ID: 2026-73604 US-MN-Bloomington Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements Posted Date: 7/17/2026 Category: Eng…
immediate opening with my client. If you are looking for a new project, please send me a copy of your updated resumes Systems Engineer IV (Orchestration Capabilities) Compensation and Logistics Duration Initial 7 months…
$75.19 - $90.22 per hour
Title : Backend Software Engineer – Supply Chain & Warehouse Systems Location : Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid) Job Type : W2 Contract (12 Months) Compensation : $75.19 - $90.22 per hour W2 (benefits available) Industry: Retail…
$105k - $118k
Job Description Job Description Embedded Software Engineer Location: Brooklyn Park, MN (Onsite) Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company d…
supportive team needs your help to make things that are a little more connected -- and a lot smarter. We’re looking for an Embedded Software Engineer who’ll be responsible for the development of software for the adoption…
Embedded Software Engineer (C, C++) in Bloomington, Minnesota (Must have ACTIVE TS/SCI) Agile, Assembly, Embedded C, Embedded C++, Linux, Python, SDLC Location: Minnesota Job Function: Embedded Software Engineer Date Of…
Job Title: R&D Engineer III Duration:12 Months Location: Hybrid in Arden Hills, MN Shift: Business 1st Shift (08:00:AM - 04:3... ...Understanding and experience in the design, development, and testing of embedded systems…
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What embedded engineers earn in Minneapolis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $34–$48 | $71k–$100k |
| Mid level | $48–$66 | $100k–$138k |
| Senior | $64–$86 | $133k–$178k |
Adjusted for the Minneapolis 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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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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