... experience â Automotive embedded software development experience â Experience and knowledge with principles of automotive embedded software design â Automotive product development process ...
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... experience â Automotive embedded software development experience â Experience and knowledge with principles of automotive embedded software design â Automotive product development process ...
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... experience â Automotive embedded software development experience â Experience and knowledge with principles of automotive embedded software design â Automotive product development process ...
$90K - $110K/yr
Embedded Software Engineer Location: Buffalo Grove, IL Shift: 1st Shift Hire Type: Direct Hire Salary: $90,000-$110,000 per year Comprehensive Benefits Package Sterling Engineering is hiring an ...
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$90K - $110K/yr
Embedded Software Engineer Location: Buffalo Grove, IL Shift: 1st Shift Hire Type: Direct Hire Salary: $90,000-$110,000 per year Comprehensive Benefits Package Sterling Engineering is hiring an ...
Mossville, IL · On-site
$95K - $126K/yr
We have an urgent opening for a Embedded Software Engineer (C with AUTOSAR) position based in ... Automotive or Off-Highway industry experience * Knowledge of communication protocols like CAN/LIN
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Mossville, IL · On-site
$95K - $126K/yr
We have an urgent opening for a Embedded Software Engineer (C with AUTOSAR) position based in ... Automotive or Off-Highway industry experience * Knowledge of communication protocols like CAN/LIN
Mchenry, IL · Hybrid
$105K/yr
Embedded Software Engineer - Medical Devices Location: McHenry, IL (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Salary ... Other highly regulated industries such as aerospace, automotive safety systems, industrial controls ...
Mchenry, IL · Hybrid
$105K/yr
Embedded Software Engineer - Medical Devices Location: McHenry, IL (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Salary ... Other highly regulated industries such as aerospace, automotive safety systems, industrial controls ...
Mchenry, IL · On-site
$105K/yr
Embedded Software Engineer - Medical Devices Location: McHenry, IL (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Salary ... Other highly regulated industries such as aerospace, automotive safety systems, industrial controls ...
Mchenry, IL · On-site
$105K/yr
Embedded Software Engineer - Medical Devices Location: McHenry, IL (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Salary ... Other highly regulated industries such as aerospace, automotive safety systems, industrial controls ...
$135K - $178K/yr
The Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and support of embedded software solutions for both existing and new products, including new hardware bring-up, low ...
$135K - $178K/yr
The Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and support of embedded software solutions for both existing and new products, including new hardware bring-up, low ...
Rolling Meadows, IL · On-site
$132K - $174K/yr
Embedded Software Engineer III Location: Manhattan Beach, CA (Onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time Contract Contract Duration: August 3, 2026 - December 31, 2027 Work Schedule: 9x80 A (40 hours/week ...
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Rolling Meadows, IL · On-site
$132K - $174K/yr
Embedded Software Engineer III Location: Manhattan Beach, CA (Onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time Contract Contract Duration: August 3, 2026 - December 31, 2027 Work Schedule: 9x80 A (40 hours/week ...
Rolling Meadows, IL · On-site
$132K - $174K/yr
Embedded Software Engineer III Location: Manhattan Beach, CA (Onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time Contract Contract Duration: August 3, 2026 - December 31, 2027 Work Schedule: 9x80 A (40 hours/week ...
Rolling Meadows, IL · On-site
$132K - $174K/yr
Embedded Software Engineer III Location: Manhattan Beach, CA (Onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time Contract Contract Duration: August 3, 2026 - December 31, 2027 Work Schedule: 9x80 A (40 hours/week ...
Lisle, IL · On-site
$129K - $170K/yr
Automotive Duration: 12 months Skills: Body Control Module(BCM ) V-cycle of embedded development ... Software Development Automobile Has to have some calibration experience
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Lisle, IL · On-site
$129K - $170K/yr
Automotive Duration: 12 months Skills: Body Control Module(BCM ) V-cycle of embedded development ... Software Development Automobile Has to have some calibration experience
Mossville, IL · On-site
$95K - $126K/yr
Embedded Software Engineer 4 location: Mossville, IL (Onsite) Duration: 6-month contract Core ... Background in developing software for heavy industrial, automotive, or off-highway autonomous ...
Mossville, IL · On-site
$95K - $126K/yr
Embedded Software Engineer 4 location: Mossville, IL (Onsite) Duration: 6-month contract Core ... Background in developing software for heavy industrial, automotive, or off-highway autonomous ...
Rolling Meadows, IL · On-site
$87K - $131K/yr
The Embedded Software Engineer designs, develops, operates, and maintains software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific ...
Rolling Meadows, IL · On-site
$87K - $131K/yr
The Embedded Software Engineer designs, develops, operates, and maintains software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific ...
$87K - $131K/yr
The Embedded Software Engineer designs, develops, operates, and maintains software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific ...
$87K - $131K/yr
The Embedded Software Engineer designs, develops, operates, and maintains software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific ...
Lisle, IL · On-site
$129K - $170K/yr
Relevant experience of 5+ in programming with C programming and debugging skills. * Automotive ... Experience with systems/software architecture and design for embedded systems * Experience with ...
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Lisle, IL · On-site
$129K - $170K/yr
Relevant experience of 5+ in programming with C programming and debugging skills. * Automotive ... Experience with systems/software architecture and design for embedded systems * Experience with ...
Chillicothe, IL · On-site
$75K - $115K/yr
Embedded Software Engineer This position is associated with the design and development of embedded software applications that control machine operations and functions used in heavy equipment, power ...
Chillicothe, IL · On-site
$75K - $115K/yr
Embedded Software Engineer This position is associated with the design and development of embedded software applications that control machine operations and functions used in heavy equipment, power ...
Mossville, IL · On-site
$95K - $126K/yr
Five to ten years of development experience using Objective C, C# or C++ (with emphasis on C++11/14) programming languages. * Three to five years of embedded software experience. * Development ...
Mossville, IL · On-site
$95K - $126K/yr
Five to ten years of development experience using Objective C, C# or C++ (with emphasis on C++11/14) programming languages. * Three to five years of embedded software experience. * Development ...
Mossville, IL · On-site
$95K - $126K/yr
Embedded Software Engineer 4 location: Mossville, IL (Onsite) Duration: 6-month contract Core ... Background in developing software for heavy industrial, automotive, or off-highway autonomous ...
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Mossville, IL · On-site
$95K - $126K/yr
Embedded Software Engineer 4 location: Mossville, IL (Onsite) Duration: 6-month contract Core ... Background in developing software for heavy industrial, automotive, or off-highway autonomous ...
$128K - $168K/yr
Must have Professional C programming experience (Required) * Must have Embedded firmware development experience * Must have Java experience (used for decoding compressed data and supporting software ...
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$128K - $168K/yr
Must have Professional C programming experience (Required) * Must have Embedded firmware development experience * Must have Java experience (used for decoding compressed data and supporting software ...
Mossville, IL · On-site
$127K - $146K/yr
Caterpillar Inc. seeks Embedded Software Engineer at its facility located at 2427 E. Engine Drive, Chillicothe, IL 61523. Develop and test software in support of Caterpillar machine electrification ...
Mossville, IL · On-site
$127K - $146K/yr
Caterpillar Inc. seeks Embedded Software Engineer at its facility located at 2427 E. Engine Drive, Chillicothe, IL 61523. Develop and test software in support of Caterpillar machine electrification ...
Mossville, IL · On-site
$95K - $126K/yr
Embedded Software Engineer Location: Mossville, IL Duration: 12 months Position type: W2 contract Top 3 Must-Have Skills (Hard Requirements): 1. C++ Programming - Demonstrated ...
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Mossville, IL · On-site
$95K - $126K/yr
Embedded Software Engineer Location: Mossville, IL Duration: 12 months Position type: W2 contract Top 3 Must-Have Skills (Hard Requirements): 1. C++ Programming - Demonstrated ...
$75K - $115K/yr
Embedded Software Engineer This position is associated with the design and development of embedded software applications that control machine operations and functions used in heavy equipment, power ...
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$75K - $115K/yr
Embedded Software Engineer This position is associated with the design and development of embedded software applications that control machine operations and functions used in heavy equipment, power ...
$67.8K - $77K
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| Aspect | Automotive Embedded Software Engineer | Automotive Software Developer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related; knowledge of embedded systems | Bachelor's in Computer Science or Software Engineering; programming skills |
| Work Environment | Embedded systems in vehicles, real-time OS, hardware integration | Application-level software, vehicle interfaces, user experience |
| Industry Usage | Designing firmware for ECUs, control units, safety systems | Developing vehicle infotainment, navigation, or telematics software |
Automotive Embedded Software Engineers focus on developing firmware and low-level software for vehicle control units, working closely with hardware. Automotive Software Developers typically work on higher-level applications like infotainment systems. Both roles require programming skills, but embedded engineers often have specialized knowledge of real-time systems and hardware integration.

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Position: Platform/Embedded Engineer Location: Deerfield Park, IL
Duration: 12 Months+
Description: â 3+ years / 5+ years preferred of experience across a variety of chipsets including Qualcomm.
â Strong C/C++ language programming skills.
â Embedded Linux or AUTOSAR working experience
â Development and test experiences involving Qualcomm technologies, tools (QXDM, QCAT)
â Solid understanding of wireless protocols, LTE, 5G, UMTS, GSM
â Full stack development experiences with C/C++, embedded systems, APIs
Required:
â Bachelor's Degree in Computer, Electrical Engineering or equivalentÂ
â 3+ years' experience, 5+ years preferredÂ
â Strong C/C++ language programming skills.Â
â Embedded Linux or AUTOSAR working experienceÂ
â Automotive embedded software development experienceÂ
â Experience and knowledge with principles of automotive embedded software designÂ
â Automotive product development process experience (SPICE)Â
â Vehicle network bus systems experience (CAN, Ethernet)Â
â Developing and debugging software in a real-time, embedded, multiprocessor, multi-interface environmentÂ
â Experience with audio routing in multi-thread environment (Audio SW eng / Platform)Â
â Cellular/wireless communications experience (Telematics Services SW eng / Platform)Â
â Wifi Experience (Wifi and Connectivity SW eng)Â
â Perform analysis of customer specifications, design and implement conforming to functionality, performance, quality, timing requirements.Â
â Ability to create functional an nonfunctional automated feature tests.Â
â Identify and resolve crashes and system failuresÂ
â Strong problem solving skillsÂ
â Self-motivate and works with minimal direction.Â
â Strong technical writing and presentation skills
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