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Embedded Engineer jobs in San Jose, CA
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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Job Description Job Description Job Title: Embedded Software Engineering Co-Op Reports To: Director, RF Engineering FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Last Modified: 8/6/2026 Level: S1 Location: Santa Clara, CA – Onsite 5 Days a we…
, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees). What You'll Be Doing: This is similar role is similar to embedded network engineer experienced DO-178C SOI-2 Dev Engineer to support certification of Time-Sensitive N…
expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life. We are looking for a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to own the full path from product requirements to working, tested firmwa…
Job Description Job Description Description About this opportunity As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a key role in defining and developing next-generation products and technologies. You will lead firmware a…
plans, and test protocols. Perform 7080% manual testing of embedded systems, with the remaining testing focused on automation.... ...resolve bugs in collaboration with software, firmware, and hardware engineering teams.…
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center by developing the new technology for memory and storage. The Embedded Solution Software (ESS) team within DDL focuses on the... ...memory (HBM). We are currently looking for an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join o…
intelligence We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated FSW/ Embedded Software Developer to design, develop, and optimize software... ...’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related…
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that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life. We are seeking an embedded engineer to develop real-time software on advanced SoC platforms. This role involves bui…
intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life. As an AI / Embedded Engineer, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of AI/ machine learning o…
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Flash, and/or SSD Device Firmware Development Experience using Python, C/C++ or related programming languages Familiar with embedded software or firmware development Experience with Micro-controllers, SoC, or hardware br…
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What embedded engineers earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $47–$65 | $97k–$135k |
| Mid level | $65–$89 | $135k–$186k |
| Senior | $86–$116 | $179k–$241k |
Adjusted for the San Jose 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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