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Embedded Engineer jobs in Seattle, WA
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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$42–$105/hr
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Delivery (CD) pipelines.Who you areMinimum requirementsMust have a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, plus six (6) years of software development experienc…
$143.7k - $194.4k
Do you aspire to be a world class front-end engineer, and learn from experts in the field? Are you passionate solving user interface and UX problems in a large scale environment? Do you want to be a part of a fast-paced…
$162.5k - $219.9k
idea of pushing the boundaries of power systems to handle the latest emerging technology? We are seeking an experienced electrical engineer with extensive experience in power infrastructure design, including power genera…
$117.3k - $160k
As a Mechanical Hardware Engineer, you will lead mechanical design and integration of avionics hardware for Prime Air drones. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams - including propulsion, structures, firmware,…
$108k - $216k
WA, United StatesSalary: $108000 - $216000/yearType: Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartAbout Role: We are looking for a Software Engineer (Backend) to join our team and contribute to the development of world-class Java ba…
$114.6k - $234.6k
between systems. This cost effective data replication solution is engineered for highest performance and availability to run variety of... ...everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded…
$99.1k - $160k
massive scale; our employees are super smart, driven to serve customers, and fun to work with.We are looking for a System Development Engineer to join our fast-moving and passionate team. This is an opportunity to build…
, and shared success where your work truly matters.Job SummaryYour ImpactCuriosity and problem-solving drive the District Systems Engineer role, and you thrive on helping customers secure their environments with innovati…
and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than…
$116 per hour
Embedded Firmware Engineer (Contract-to-hire) Sigma Design has collaborated with a leading defense technology company seeking an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer to join their facility in Bellevue, WA. This company…
We are seeking an IAM Full Stack Developer with strong experience in Identity and Access Management, PingOne integrations, Java/Spring Boot, front-end development, and cloud-native technologies. The ideal candidate will…
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What embedded engineers earn in Seattle
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $42–$59 | $88k–$122k |
| Mid level | $59–$81 | $122k–$169k |
| Senior | $78–$105 | $162k–$219k |
Adjusted for the Seattle 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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Embedded Engineer
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Principal Firmware Engineer
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