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Denken Solutions, Inc.

Software Engineer

Foster City, CA · On-site

$100.70/hr

The Autonomy Hardware Systems V&V team is seeking a contract Embedded Software Engineer to develop ... and unit testing frameworks (e.g., GTest). * Hands-on experience building hardware/software ...

Comrise

Embedded Software Engineer

Foster City, CA · On-site

$99/hr

Foster City, CA (100% In-Person / On-Site) Pay Rate: $99.26 USD / Hour Job Type: Full-Time Contract ... Proficiency with Python for automation/testing (Pytest), Git version control, build systems (Bazel ...

Workstream

Embedded Software Engineer

Menlo Park, CA

$120K - $150K/yr

A bias toward reliability across a wide variety of settings and geographies, and a habit of testing ... contract manufacturers. What We Offer * A mission-driven and value-based company dedicated to ...

Workstream

Embedded Software Engineer

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

A bias toward reliability across a wide variety of settings and geographies, and a habit of testing ... contract manufacturers. What We Offer * A mission-driven and value-based company dedicated to ...

IT America Inc

Staff Software Engineer

Hercules, CA · On-site

Hercules, California Duration: Long term contract As a Staff Software Engineer, you will also ... Testing & CI/CD for Embedded: Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and continuous ...

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How much do contract embedded tester jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract embedded tester in Berkeley, CA is $125,071.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,700.00 and $152,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Embedded Tester vs Contract Software Tester?

AspectContract Embedded TesterContract Software Tester
CertificationsISTQB, ISTQB-CT, or similarISTQB, CSTE, or similar
Work EnvironmentEmbedded systems, hardware integration, real-time environmentsApplication software, web, mobile apps
Industry UsageAutomotive, aerospace, consumer electronicsFinance, healthcare, e-commerce
Work FocusHardware-software interaction, firmware testingFunctionality, usability, performance testing

Contract Embedded Testers focus on testing embedded systems, firmware, and hardware integration, often requiring knowledge of electronics and real-time environments. Contract Software Testers primarily test application software across various platforms. While both roles involve testing skills and certifications like ISTQB, their work environments and focus areas differ significantly, catering to different industry needs.

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Infographic showing various Contract Embedded Tester job openings in Berkeley, CA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,071 per year, or $60.1 per hour.

Software Engineer

Denken Solutions, Inc.

Foster City, CA • On-site

$100.70/hr

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Job description

On-Site role

Job Description:

  • Embedded Software Engineer.
  • Onsite in Foster City, CA | 5 days in office.
  • The Autonomy Hardware Systems V&V team is seeking a contract Embedded Software Engineer to develop embedded software and tooling for safety-critical automated test infrastructure. 
  • You'll be working cross-functionally to develop sensor emulators and test frameworks.

Responsibilities:

  • Architect, implement, and maintain production-quality C++ applications for embedded Linux, with a focus on low-latency, high-performance user- and kernel-space solutions.
  • Design Python-based automation frameworks and tooling to streamline test execution, integration, and performance validation.
  • Build and expand hardware/software sensor emulators, and maintain and extend existing test assets and validation frameworks.
  • Integrate embedded software with FPGA-based and ECU hardware over interfaces such as Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and CAN.
  • Test and troubleshoot hardware and software issues, executing end-to-end verification strategies to ensure product quality and reliability.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, with 4+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Strong C++ development skills focused on low-latency, high-performance code in user (and ideally kernel) space.
  • Extensive Linux development experience, including networking and system-level programming.
  • Proficiency with Python and test automation (e.g., Pytest), plus Git, build systems (e.g., Bazel), and unit testing frameworks (e.g., GTest).
  • Hands-on experience building hardware/software integration test frameworks using embedded interfaces (Ethernet, I2C, SPI, CAN).

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Linux kernel development and device driver implementation, including embedded software for ARM cores using Xilinx SDK and MPSoC platforms.
  • Experience with Yocto or Petalinux, and familiarity with FPGA development, System Verilog, and HDL verification.
  • Experience with high-speed protocols (PCIe, MIPI CSI-2), Precision Time Protocol (PTP / IEEE 1588), and Automotive Ethernet.
  • Ability to read and analyze electronic schematics, with knowledge of PCB design and manufacturing workflows.

About us:
At our organization, we take our mission and values to heart! We are on a mission to offer more and better jobs all over the world! Our goal is to care for you while you care for our clients and get you paid the highest pay possible. All our associates working with us are expected to embrace our RACE values: R - Results Matter, A- Approachable, C - Care, and E - Emergency i.e. work with a sense of urgency.

For more relevant job opportunities please visit our website: Denken Solutions Careers