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Embedded Engineer jobs in San Antonio, TX
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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learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.In the role of Senior Mechanical Engineer (Pipe Stress), we'll count on you to:Perform pipe stress analysis and piping…
$176k - $282k
ResponsibilitiesPeraton is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in San Antonio, TX.We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in Network Engineering and Systems Engineering, supporting activities involving the late…
$80k - $133k
and build innovative solution prototypes using cloud architectures and modern software technologies.Provide hands-on full-stack engineering for scalable, secure, distributed systems using modern programming languages, cl…
Developer to build, enhance, and support business-critical applications in San Antonio, Texas. This role is suited for a hands-on engineer who enjoys working across the full software lifecycle, from solution design and i…
General information Job Posting Title Junior Cybersecurity Engineer - Elastic SIEM Date Thursday, September 24, 2026 City San Antonio State TX Country United States Working time Full-time Description & Requirements Maxim…
better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.HDR Engineering is currently seeking an Electrical/Senior Electrical Engineer to join one of th…
to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. In the role of Electrical Engineer we'll count on you to: Coordinate work of the electrical design team on large in…
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…
better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Mechanical/Senior Mechanical Engineer to join one of the…
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confidence, and proactively manage their security posture.Recruiting for this role ends on 12/31/2026.The Team:Deloitte’s Cyber Engineering is a new team that is spearheading the buildout of Cybersecurity technology that…
We are seeking a Lead Consultant – Confluent Kafka to lead Kafka platform administration, troubleshooting, maintenance, automation, and production support. The role requires strong Confluent Kafka expertise, client-facin…
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What embedded engineers earn in San Antonio
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $31–$44 | $65k–$91k |
| Mid level | $44–$61 | $91k–$126k |
| Senior | $58–$78 | $121k–$163k |
Adjusted for the San Antonio 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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