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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$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team and provide vital Test Engineering support for advanced defense systems, ensuring rigorous test execution, documentation, and collaboration with military and civilian experts to ad...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a key role leading technical directions for innovative product solutions, engaging with customers, and fostering collaboration in a dynamic environment to ensure quality and per...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Empower a talented team by leading the development of innovative build tools and automation systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance game development workflows while mentoring junior enginee...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform challenging distributed systems into innovative, scalable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and enhance a next-gen AI agent platform, enabling seamless integrat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of space robotics as a Staff Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer, leading RTOS application development while ensuring safety and reliability for crewed missions a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of space exploration by leading RTOS and driver development for cutting-edge robotic applications. Mentor engineers while ensuring safety and reliability for crewed and autonomous ope...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Deliver innovative solutions as a Senior Software Engineer, leveraging your full-stack development expertise across diverse technologies like Java, Python, and JavaScript to create impactful software...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Bring your expertise to develop innovative full-stack solutions leveraging Java, JavaScript, and more. Collaborate in a dynamic environment while adapting technologies to enhance user experience and m...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $245K *

Drive the development of robust GN&C systems, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-fidelity models and test planning. Collaborate across functional boundaries for successful program executio...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $165K *

Innovate and lead the development of high-performance networking software, enhancing onboard aircraft systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and optimized performanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $140K *

Elevate your career by researching and designing innovative power system models. Lead software development projects and collaborate closely to enhance ETAP's technical offerings and support marketing...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$123K - $185K *

Lead the charge in the design and optimization of advanced production equipment and tooling for automotive manufacturing. Drive safety, quality, and efficiency while shaping a dynamic culture in a fas...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Innovate within a crucial mission by leveraging your software engineering expertise to enhance, operate, and maintain vital systems. Collaborate with teams, mentor developers, and drive agile workflow...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Innovate embedded avionics software for advanced aerospace platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure flight-critical systems integrate seamlessly. Own end-to-end development from...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $175K *

Unlock innovative solutions by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop advanced quantum computing technologies. Drive the evolution of sophisticated embedded systems and enhance your te...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $108K *

Champion the maintenance and enhancement of mixed C++ media-processing platforms, ensuring reliability and support for video exploitation applications. This role requires expertise in debugging, build...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Elevate healthcare technology by designing and developing secure software solutions that enhance patient care and streamline operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $175K *

Lead high-level automation support and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple Amazon facilities, ensuring optimal operation of control systems and maximizing efficiency...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $185K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Engineer, tackling complex challenges across the full stack. Drive impactful solutions, collaborate with teams, and make informed architectural decisions in a dynamic s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge embedded software for advanced audio, video, and RF hardware systems, contributing through all phases from architecture to troubleshooting and product support...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$106K - $140K *

Pioneer capital projects in automation across Canadian facilities, collaborating with teams to define and implement standards. Support engineering functions while managing budgets, documentation, and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$224K - $356K *

Champion innovation in automotive computing by optimizing deep learning inference workloads for autonomous driving, driving architecture and performance analysis across DNN models for next-gen vehicle...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Innovate embedded software solutions for advanced surgical robotics, collaborating across disciplines to align technical and project goals. Drive design, development, and integration efforts to achiev...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Innovate technology solutions that empower mission planning and enhance decision-making. Collaborate with teams to develop, test, and deliver impactful applications using cutting-edge tools, all while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to design, develop, and maintain embedded software for video processing systems, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to innovate and fulfill customer needs while optimizi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.