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Contract Embedded Engineer Jobs in Waltham, MA (NOW HIRING)

Della Infotech

Contract Engineer Embedded

Boston, MA · On-site

$142K - $187K/yr

Strong Embedded Linux development experience * Expertise in C/C++ programming * Experience with board bring-up and hardware-software integration * BSP, Linux Kernel, Device Tree, and Device Driver ...

Actalent

Embedded Firmware Engineer

North Reading, MA

$60 - $80/hr

Embedded Firmware Engineer This role is for an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer who works ... Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of North Reading, MA. Pay and Benefits ...

KPM Analytics

Embedded Software Engineer

Westborough, MA

$135K - $178K/yr

About the Role We're looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join us on a 6-12-month contract supporting the commercialization of a new instrumentation product. You'll work within existing ...

Alarm.com

Engineering Manager - Embedded Firmware

Boston, MA · On-site

$111K - $153K/yr

Engineering Manager - Embedded Firmware Alarm.com is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead an ... Oversee manufacturing test software and production integration with contract manufacturers (CMs)

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How much do contract embedded engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract embedded engineer in Waltham, MA is $165,478.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,900.00 and $186,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Embedded Engineer vs Contract Firmware Engineer?

AspectContract Embedded EngineerContract Firmware Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical, Computer Engineering or related; embedded systems certificationsBachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering; firmware development certifications
Work EnvironmentDesigning hardware-software integration, working with microcontrollers and embedded systemsDeveloping low-level code for devices, working closely with hardware and software teams
Employer & Industry UsageElectronics, automotive, aerospace, consumer devicesConsumer electronics, IoT devices, industrial equipment

Contract Embedded Engineers focus on integrating hardware and software in embedded systems, while Contract Firmware Engineers specialize in writing low-level firmware for devices. Both roles require similar technical skills but differ in their primary focus areas within embedded development.

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Infographic showing various Contract Embedded Engineer job openings in Waltham, MA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 50% In-person, and 50% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $165,478 per year, or $79.6 per hour.

Contract Engineer Embedded

Della Infotech

Boston, MA • On-site

$142K - $187K/yr

Other

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Hiring:
Location: Boston, MA (Onsite)
Experience: 5+ Years
Compliance Requirement: Must be ITAR Compliant
Required Skills
  • Hands-on experience with Qualcomm QCS platforms (QCS6490, QCS8550, QCS5430, QCS610, QCS8250 or similar)
  • Strong Embedded Linux development experience
  • Expertise in C/C++ programming
  • Experience with board bring-up and hardware-software integration
  • BSP, Linux Kernel, Device Tree, and Device Driver development
  • Experience debugging bootloader, kernel, and platform bring-up issues
  • Familiarity with ARM-based architectures
  • Experience interfacing peripherals such as UART, SPI, I2C, USB, PCIe, Ethernet, MIPI CSI, and DSI
  • Strong debugging and root cause analysis skills
  • Experience with Git and CI/CD workflows
Preferred Skills
  • Android BSP development on Qualcomm platforms
  • Camera and multimedia integration
  • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB integration
  • Yocto Linux
  • Secure Boot and embedded security concepts
  • Responsibilities
  • Perform board bring-up for Qualcomm QCS-based hardware platforms
  • Develop and customize BSPs, Linux kernel, and device drivers
  • Support hardware validation and system integration
  • Debug boot, kernel, driver, and peripheral issues
  • Work closely with hardware, firmware, and product engineering teams
  • Optimize system stability, performance, and power consumption
  • Must Have: Qualcomm QCS experience + Board Bring-up + Embedded Linux + C/C++ + ITAR Compliance + Onsite Boston.
Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
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About Della Infotech

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Della Infotech Inc is in the staffing business for 10 years. Over the years, we have placed hundreds of candidates to various temp and permanent positions with our 50+ happy clients all over US and Canada including Fortune 500 corporations.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Irvine, CA, US

Year founded

2012

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