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Superbeo

Design Verification Lead Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Austin, TX Job Duration: 3 Months, Contract to Hire * 10+ years of experience in pre-silicon design ... SOC Verification experience using ARM Cortex Microcontroller is required. * Experience with ...

V2X

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (T03)

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$98K - $134K/yr

... ARM Cortex or similar microcontroller-based architectures. * Develop and integrate peripheral ... S. citizens as required by federal contract guidelines. Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S.

USA Firmware

Mid-Level PCB Designer

Brecksville, OH · On-site +1

... and contract manufacturers Participate in design reviews with engineering teams Required ... ARM Cortex-M hardware * Mixed-signal analog/digital designs * USB * Ethernet * CAN * RS-485 * SPI

USA Firmware

Mid-Level PCB Designer

Brecksville, OH · Hybrid

... and contract manufacturers Participate in design reviews with engineering teams Required ... ARM Cortex-M hardware * Mixed-signal analog/digital designs * USB * Ethernet * CAN * RS-485 * SPI

USA Firmware

Mid-Level PCB Designer

Brecksville, OH · Remote

... and contract manufacturers Participate in design reviews with engineering teams Required ... ARM Cortex-M hardware * Mixed-signal analog/digital designs * USB * Ethernet * CAN * RS-485 * SPI

NWL, Inc.

Embedded Software Engineer

Bordentown, NJ · On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

... ARM Cortex-M. Knowledge of Python, .Net languages, and ability to develop Windows-based ... The is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at ...

SRM Digital

Electrical Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Charlotte, NC (Onsite) / Relocation Open Duration : Long Term Contract Primary Skills: PCB/PCA ... Strong understanding of embedded hardware architecture (STM ARM Cortex-M Family) and experience ...

GridPoint

Senior Software Engineer

$145K - $190K/yr

... contracts between embedded and platform layers • Contribute to wired and wireless platform ... with ARM Cortex-M, STM32, Microchip, or similar microcontroller platforms • Experience with ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Sr. Electrical Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$55 - $60/hr

... g., evaluating ARM Cortex-R/M MCUs, EtherCAT port constraints, package options, peripheral ... Experience working with contract manufacturers on DFM review and production test development.

CYNET SYSTEMS

Electrical Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$55 - $60/hr

... g., evaluating ARM Cortex-R/M MCUs, EtherCAT port constraints, package options, peripheral ... Experience working with contract manufacturers on DFM review and production test development.

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As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract arm cortex in the United States is $122,008.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,000.00 and $141,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Arm Cortex vs Contract Embedded Systems Engineer?

AspectContract Arm CortexContract Embedded Systems Engineer
Required CredentialsTypically requires certifications in ARM architecture, embedded systems, or related fieldsRequires knowledge of embedded systems, programming, and often certifications in embedded development
Work EnvironmentPrimarily hardware-focused, working with ARM-based processors in embedded devicesSoftware and hardware integration, working on embedded systems across various industries
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by hardware manufacturers, semiconductor companies, and embedded device developersEmployed by tech firms, automotive, aerospace, and IoT companies

The Contract Arm Cortex role focuses on ARM processor hardware and architecture, while the Contract Embedded Systems Engineer covers a broader scope of embedded system development, including software and hardware integration. Both roles often require similar certifications and work in related industries, but their primary focus differs—hardware versus integrated system development.

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Infographic showing various Contract Arm Cortex job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,008 per year, or $58.7 per hour.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Spear Staffing

Schaumburg, IL • On-site

$122K - $160K/yr

Other

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Job Overview – Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Contract)

Location: Schaumburg, IL (Onsite Interview Required)
Duration: 9+ Month Contract (Strong Potential for Full-Time Conversion)

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join the firmware engineering team developing the next generation of secure NFC/RFID credential readers. This role is focused on designing, implementing, and delivering production-quality embedded firmware within an existing embedded framework using Modern C++ (C++17+). The ideal candidate has extensive experience with embedded firmware, RTOS, STM32 Cortex-M microcontrollers, low-level device drivers, and real-time systems.

The engineer will own firmware subsystems, optimize performance for memory, timing, and power, and collaborate with experienced engineering teams to deliver secure, production-ready firmware.

Required Skills

  • 5+ years of Embedded Firmware Development experience
  • Strong programming experience with Modern C++ (C++17 or newer)
  • Embedded firmware development (not application software)
  • RTOS experience (Zephyr preferred)
  • Cortex-M Microcontrollers (Cortex-M4F preferred)
  • STM32 Microcontroller experience (STM32G474 preferred)
  • Device Driver Development
  • USB, UART, SPI, I2C
  • GPIO, DMA, Timers
  • Embedded State Machines
  • Device Abstraction Layer (DAL)
  • Memory, Timing & Power Optimization
  • Static Analysis & Performance Profiling
  • Embedded Debugging
  • Fault Recovery & Error Handling
  • No Heap Allocation / No Exceptions firmware architecture
  • Bachelor''s Degree in Engineering or related field

Preferred Skills

  • Zephyr RTOS
  • Embedded Template Library (ETL)
  • CCID USB Protocol
  • NFC/RFID Firmware
  • Security Products
  • Secure Access Systems
  • Authentication Devices
  • USB Stack Development
  • Secure Communications
  • Linux Development Environment
  • Windows + Linux VM Development
  • Production Firmware Validation

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop embedded firmware subsystems.
  • Implement modern C++ modules within the existing embedded architecture.
  • Develop low-level firmware for STM32 Cortex-M4F microcontrollers.
  • Build and maintain device abstraction layer drivers.
  • Extend USB stack functionality for CCID credential readers.
  • Develop ETL-based state machines.
  • Optimize firmware for memory, timing, and power consumption.
  • Debug and resolve firmware issues.
  • Implement robust fault handling and recovery.
  • Participate in firmware validation and production release.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Maintain firmware documentation and design artifacts.

Technical Environment

  • Modern C++ (C++17+)
  • Zephyr RTOS
  • STM32G474
  • Cortex-M4F
  • USB
  • UART
  • SPI
  • I2C
  • GPIO
  • DMA
  • Timers
  • ETL
  • CCID
  • NFC
  • RFID
  • Linux VM
  • Windows Development Host

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior embedded firmware engineer who has designed production firmware for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers, possesses strong Modern C++ expertise, understands RTOS concepts, develops low-level drivers, and enjoys working on secure embedded devices involving NFC/RFID technologies. Candidates should be comfortable taking ownership of firmware modules while collaborating within an established embedded framework.

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