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Embedded Software Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$156.40K - $205.80K/yr

Sunnyvale, CA Duration: 12+ Months Contract Embedded Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain ...

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Sr. Embedded Engineer

Billings, MT · On-site

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Tactacam is seeking a highly skilled Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our Reveal Product ... contract design partners, and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive ...

BayOne Solutions

Embedded Software Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$156.40K - $205.80K/yr

Sunnyvale, CA Duration : 12+ Months Contract Embedded Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain ...

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Embedded Software Engineer

Franklin Lakes, NJ · On-site

$133.60K - $175.80K/yr

Embedded Software Engineer Location : Franklin Lakes, NJ Duration : 12+ Months contract Total Hours ... Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only) No H1b's Top 5 Must Haves : Top five skills ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract embedded engineer in the United States is $153,383.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $131,500.00 and $173,000.00 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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Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer

BayOne Solutions

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

$156.40K - $205.80K/yr

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Job description

Position: Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Embedded Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.
Role Overview
  • Strong development experience with C/C++ and strong programming skills
  • Hands-on development experience on Linux Embedded, Ubuntu, CentOS, and Debian platform software stacks
  • Hands-on development experience with the Linux kernel, performance tuning, and board support packages
  • Demonstrated hands-on architectural knowledge of end-to-end software flow for a typical embedded SoC
  • Ability to navigate touchpoints in different stages of the software stack, examine technical issues
  • Working knowledge and experience with second-stage bootloaders such as U-Boot, systemd-boot, and UEFI
  • Strong deductive problem-solving skills, with effective verbal and written communication for cross-team collaboration
  • Hands-on experience with the full software development life cycle including design, implementation, deployment, and support
  • Practical enablement of industrial solutions with virtualization using KVM or other hypervisors is beneficial
  • Strong networking concepts and systems programming experience is beneficial
  • Real-time use-case enablement with performance tuning for real-time applications on Guest or Host OS is beneficial
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
  • 8+ years of designing and leading real-time embedded and industrial solutions with hands-on experience
  • Strong understanding of board support packages, hypervisors, RTOS, and OS concepts and fundamentals
  • Strong understanding of Linux kernel and internals
  • Knowledge of SoC systems and related concepts, including bring-up
  • Strong aptitude, fast learner, self-motivated, and willing to work across a broad range of technology areas
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Lead end-to-end software architecture, definition, and execution of IoT products running Linux Embedded and Ubuntu on Automotive SoCs
  • Perform bring-up and develop proof-of-concept IoT solutions
  • Work across diverse technology areas to develop cutting-edge features
  • Ensure product deliverables are completed on time and meet expectations for functionality, stability, power, and performance
Engage with development partners to understand technical requirements, perform high-level feasibility analysis, and collaborate with technology teams to deliver solutions
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About BayOne Solutions

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BayOne is a minority owned Talent Solutions Partner based in the Bay Area, and we have a passion for diversity in the Tech Industry. We help companies build teams. We specialize in the following domains: Project & Program Management, Cloud Computing & IT Infrastructure Management, Big Data Services, Software & Quality Engineering, User Experience Design. We help companies to solve their talent gap by providing qualified experts on demand, training their legacy work force on future technologies, and automating their business processes.

Industry

It services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Pleasanton, CA, US

Year founded

2012

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