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krg technology inc

SDET

Redmond, WA

$56 - $72.25/hr

Company Description Thanks & Regards Rahul Resourcing Executive rahul at krgtech com 661-367-8000 Ext- 215 Position 1: * Looking for candidates having Device Driver experience. * Looking for people ...

Sapsol Technologies Inc

LabVIEW Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

We are looking for an experienced LabVIEW NI Engineer to join our engineering team. Key ... Work closely with hardware teams on board bring-up, OS bring-up, and device driver development

Transcend Softech LLC

Embedded Software Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$141K - $185K/yr

Embedded Software Engineer Location: Irvine, California (onsite) Duration: Long Term Contract ... Work closely with hardware teams on board bring-up, OS bring-up, and device driver development

Accord Technologies Inc.

Software Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

Embedded Software Engineer Resource Type : Contractor Worker: US Citizen only Job Location : Irvine ... Work closely with hardware teams on board bring-up, OS bring-up, and device driver development

TRL11, Inc.

Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Irvine, CA

$100 - $150K/hr

... Software Engineers with expertise in Linux BSP, device driver development, and debugging to join ... Your primary focus will be on Linux-based systems, device driver development, including for custom ...

Purple Hires Inc

Embedded Software Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$141K - $185K/yr

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Location: Irvine, California, 100% onsite (In-Person ... Work closely with hardware teams on board bring-up, OS bring-up, and device driver development.

Accord Technologies Inc.

Labview Engineer HIL

Irvine, CA · On-site

$88K - $118K/yr

Role- LabView Engineer with HIL Job Location : Irvine, California, 100% onsite Visa: US Citizen ... Work closely with hardware teams on board bring-up, OS bring-up, and device driver development.

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How much do device driver developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for device driver developer in the United States is $52.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.38 and $64.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a device driver developer?

Device Driver Developers typically spend their days designing, developing, and testing software that allows operating systems to effectively communicate with hardware devices. Depending on the project, you may analyze hardware specifications, write and debug driver code, optimize performance, and review documentation for accuracy. Collaboration is common, with frequent interactions with hardware engineers, QA testers, and other software developers to address integration issues or resolve bugs. Daily work often involves problem-solving, troubleshooting unique issues related to device behavior, and keeping up-to-date with operating system updates or new hardware advancements. This role offers a dynamic environment where attention to reliability and performance is essential.

What is a device driver developer?

A Device Driver Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining low-level software that allows an operating system to communicate with hardware devices. They work with different operating systems, programming languages like C or C++, and hardware interfaces to create efficient and stable drivers. Their role includes debugging, optimizing performance, and ensuring compatibility with various system components. They often collaborate with hardware engineers and software developers to ensure seamless integration.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a device driver developer?

To thrive as a Device Driver Developer, you need expertise in low-level programming languages such as C or C++, a solid understanding of operating system internals, and a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Experience with debugging tools, version control systems, and familiarity with operating systems like Windows, Linux, or embedded platforms is highly valued, and certifications in specific platforms can be beneficial. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills distinguish top performers in this field. These competencies are critical for ensuring reliable, efficient integration between hardware and software, as well as for collaborating with hardware engineers and software teams.

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Infographic showing various Device Driver Developer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,905 per year, or $52.8 per hour.

Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Device Driver and CI/CD

Abbott

Alameda, CA • On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 138 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

177th of 540 rated manufacturers

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Alameda, CA location in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division, where we are focused on helping people manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate biometric data to drive better-informed decisions. We're revolutionizing the way people monitor their health with our new sensing technology.

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will work on driving new, embedded product software development and building software and test infrastructure to meet our high standards for safety, quality and reliability. This position may lead technical teams in the accomplishment of software design, testing and/or maintenance activities. This individual will develop networks involving cross functional/cross departmental groups. The ideal candidate will readily adjust priorities and works within the team environment for timely completion of common objectives for multiple projects. Lastly, this individual will resolve significant and/or complex technical issues to meet company objectives. #software #embedded #CI/CD

This is a fully on-site role in Alameda, CA

What you'll work on

  • Self-starter that works independently (or in a lead role) in one or more aspects of the overall software development process (such as software design, code development, testing and/or maintenance) of application software or embedded firmware under a disciplined product development process that meets FDA requirements.
  • Plan, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for embedded software projects.
  • Contribute to software system designs including architecture definitions and module interfaces.
  • Implement device driver designs efficiently in a programming language (C, C++, etc.)
  • Design multi-worker CI/CD systems with hardware integration that can be scaled to meet development needs
  • Design and document test infrastructure for ease of use with flexibility to design change
  • Create high quality software design documentation
  • Research technical issues and propose technical approaches.
  • Reliably deliver high quality software within schedule constraints.
  • Provides technical ownership of software products.
  • Use appropriate tools and techniques for productivity and code quality: debuggers, profilers, unit testing, source control, etc.
  • Interact with test engineers to ensure software products are robust and of very high quality.
  • Participate in the full life cycle of development, from specification and design through implementation, testing, and support.
  • Work on significant and unique issues where evaluation of situations or data requires analysis of intangibles.
  • Exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of experience in technical discipline that related to this role, or master's degree with 7+ years of experience or Doctorate Degree with 2+ years of experience.
  • BA or BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar disciplines.
  • Knowledge of embedded software system design, C, C++, structured software development, debugger and ICE, RTOS, device driver and low-level device interface, microprocessor architecture, SPI, UART, device memory management.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bitbucket CI, GitHub Actions, etc.).
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, etc.).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Python, RF communication including Bluetooth, NFC, assembly language, PC application DLLs.


The base pay for this position is

$100,000.00 - $200,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Product DevelopmentDIVISION:ADC Diabetes CareLOCATION:United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop RoadADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Yes, 5 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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