Welcome to the Senior Embedded Software Engineer Job Category

A Senior Embedded Software Engineer is a highly specialized software professional who creates and optimizes software functioning within larger systems, such as medical devices, industrial automation, and automobile systems.

Skills and Talents

To excel in this role, one should possess in-depth knowledge of C/C++, object-oriented design, strong computational skills, and have experience in software development for embedded systems.

Career Opportunities

Senior Embedded Software Engineers have opportunities to work across a wide range of industries, including automotive, energy, telecommunication, and healthcare.

Earning Potential

These roles come with high earning potential, typically over 100K, and can bring valuable skills and experience to your career path.

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$260K - $300K *

Advance your engineering expertise by leading strategic product expansion, building robust systems across full-stack technologies, and empowering teams to leverage AI workflows for faster and high-qua...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Innovate in a remote setting while developing cutting-edge applications. Collaborate in Agile teams, tackling complex challenges and optimizing enterprise web solutions for diverse clients. Your exper...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative PLC control system designs, supporting cross-disciplinary projects while ensuring high-quality standards and mentoring junior engineers for continuous improve...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Lead the design and delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions by mentoring developers, driving code quality, and optimizing performance across modern frontend and backend frameworks...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Champion the transformation of backend developer experience by optimizing tools, CI pipelines, and build infrastructure. Work collaboratively to ensure seamless integration and dynamic code quality fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive the development and modernization of large-scale enterprise data integration solutions. Utilize strong Informatica PowerCenter and SQL expertise to support complex data environments and enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $195K *

Accelerate your career by leading innovative software design in a high-performance environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and automate scalable platform tools, integrating AI c...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$174K - $218K *

Empower innovation by designing and maintaining scalable Kubernetes infrastructure, leading architecture decisions, mentoring engineers, and optimizing workload performance to enhance system reliabili...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of security by leading initiatives to enhance software development, cloud environments, and AI systems. Collaborate closely with teams to embed security practices, assess risks, and m...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Take ownership of a core area in our retail service cloud by setting technical direction, writing code daily, and mentoring engineers, while driving improvements and modernizing legacy systems across...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the developer experience with innovative tools and surfaces. Contribute end-to-end in a core engineering role, focusing on impactful web and CLI features that delight users...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$104K - $166K *

Contribute to innovative software development solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Utilize your expertise in cloud technologies and agile methodologies to enhance system functio...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $138K *

Lead the charge in modernizing software applications by designing and implementing Java-based solutions aimed at enhancing automation, security, and system performance across business processes...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $106K *

Contribute to software development efforts by managing Java components, enhancing legacy systems, and implementing modern cloud practices. Collaborate with senior developers to deliver high-quality so...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Shape the future of AI in finance by designing and implementing cutting-edge features that enhance digital banking experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and mainta...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Innovate core infrastructure and systems for agent-native applications, ensuring high availability and performance while enabling a culture of developer efficiency and confidence in delivery...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $215K *

Join a team that's shaping advanced web applications with a focus on full-stack development, architecture, and collaboration. Drive impactful solutions in a remote-first and agile environment while ad...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading software development projects that enhance operational efficiency and support financial modeling. Collaborate with teams to design user interfaces and drive innovative t...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $270K *

Empower innovation by leading the design and development of scalable software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the technical vision and mentor engineers in best practices, e...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $240K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge distributed OLTP storage systems, ensuring high performance and reliability under diverse workloads while driving architectural improvements in financial data...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $235K *

Transform quality assurance in manufacturing by ensuring supplier excellence, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing best practices for advanced technology systems, all while fost...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$179K - $224K *

Omada Health is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop and integrate tools that enhance contracting, eligibility, and billing processes. The ideal candidate will lead projects, mentor team memb...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Grow your career with a vital role in developing cutting-edge cloud-based software solutions. Lead engineering teams, implement best practices, and enhance productivity while mentoring junior staff an...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $196K *

Champion your career by architecting robust APIs for a cutting-edge music discovery platform. Drive backend engineering efforts, optimize performance, and collaborate with teams to enhance user experi...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's responsible for building and maintaining a scalable, secure, and performant Linux infrastructure through automation and modern tooling, ensuring high availability and adherence to b...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What do Senior Embedded Software Engineers do?question toggle

    Senior Embedded Software Engineers develop software for embedded systems, perform coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process.

  • What skills are needed for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer job?question toggle

    Key skills include expertise in C/C++, embedded systems knowledge, debugging skills, problem-solving ability, and a strong understanding of software development methodologies.

  • What industries employ Senior Embedded Software Engineers?question toggle

    Many industries employ these professionals, including the automotive industry, healthcare, telecommunications, energy, and more.

  • What's the average salary of a Senior Embedded Software Engineer?question toggle

    While it can vary widely depending on location and industry, these roles typically offer salaries of $100,000 or more.