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Embedded Engineer jobs in Nashville, 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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This position will be full-time on-site at Oracle's offices located in Nashville, TN. Relocation assistance may be available in accordance with Oracle’s relocation policies. Candidates should expect a minimum of 25% trav…
$130k - $306.4k
the world’s biggest challenges.As a Consulting Hardware Security Engineer you will be involved in ensuring that the compute hardware that... ...from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across o…
Robert Half is seeking a Contract C# Developer to join our client's development team. As a Contract C# Developer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining software applications using the C#…
Job ID: 26014038Posted: 2026-09-25Location: Bengaluru, KA, India; Chennai, TN, IndiaJob Function: Engineering & ArchitectureSchedule: Full timeShift: DayWorkplace: HybridCareer Area: TechnologyCompany: American ExpressDe…
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The Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) team within Business Innovation & AI (BIA) is looking for a Technical Program Manager who builds.... ...broader org.Key job responsibilitiesBuild AI & Agentic Solutions, Embedded- E…
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everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that... ...workplace where you’ll belong and be encouraged.As Software Engineer, you…
Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. In the role of Engineer Rail, we'll count on you to: Serve in a technical role, under the direction of…
learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. HDR is looking for a Trenchless Engineer to join our national Trenchless Services team. This role will provide signifi…
further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabl…
further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabli…
to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. HDR is seeking a Roadway Engineer to provide technical and program-level support to a DOT client in Knoxville, TN.…
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What embedded engineers earn in Nashville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $34–$47 | $70k–$98k |
| Mid level | $47–$65 | $98k–$135k |
| Senior | $62–$84 | $130k–$175k |
National ranges — pay in Nashville typically tracks these.
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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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