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Embedded Engineer jobs in New Orleans, LA
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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$32–$79/hr
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$110k
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: ANA United StatesWork Type: HybridDate Posted: 2026-09-09Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.We are more than 34,000…
$71.3k - $140.6k
Position Summary Our Deloitte AI & Engineering team works to transform technology platforms, drive innovation, and help make a significant impact on our clients’ success. You’ll work alongside talented professionals reim…
solutions for our local clients (cities and counties). QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field 15+ years of experience with recognized ability to lead oth…
$118.7k - $243.7k
principles, methodologies, and technologies.Collaborate with Network and Firewall Teams, Application Teams, Server Teams, Cloud Engineering Teams etc. to design, implement, and support an enterprise-class application-cen…
lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy. HDR is seeking a Coastal Engineer (PE) to join our nationally ranked team of coastal professionals. We’re looking fo…
This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy. HDR is seeking a Senior Coastal Engineer (PE) to join our nationally ranked team of coastal and waterfront professionals ac…
to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. In the role of Mechanical Engineer, we'll count on you to:· Perform mechanical design and inspection (machinery and…
foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane. OVERVIEW This senior to advanced-level Capital Project Engineer role is responsible for leading large, complex capital programs and projects focused on pla…
$115k - $150k
Central Time Role Summary Seeking highly independent senior engineers who can combine software development, business analysis,... ...delivery Potentially function as a forward-deployed engineer embedded closely with clie…
Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc., a locally owned engineering firm, is currently seeking a highly talented, detail oriented, engineer intern with 0-4 years experience to join the firm in either the Transportation or Civil de…
$60k - $80k
Participate in customer-facing meetings to explain security technologies and best practices Mentor junior security analysts and engineers on tools, workflows, and procedures Document findings, remediation steps, and inte…
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What embedded engineers earn in New Orleans
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $32–$44 | $66k–$92k |
| Mid level | $44–$61 | $92k–$127k |
| Senior | $59–$79 | $122k–$164k |
Adjusted for the New Orleans 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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