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How much do embedded architect jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for embedded architect in Atlanta, GA is $165,013.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $166,400.00 and $166,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Embedded Architect vs Embedded Software Engineer?

AspectEmbedded Architect

Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields; certifications like ARM or IoT certifications are common

Work EnvironmentDesigning system architecture, collaborating with hardware and software teams, often in R&D or product development settings

Employer & Industry UsageUsed by companies developing complex embedded systems such as IoT devices, automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronics

Embedded Architects focus on designing the overall system architecture of embedded solutions, ensuring integration and scalability. Embedded Software Engineers typically implement and test the software components within those architectures. While both roles require similar technical backgrounds, the Embedded Architect role emphasizes system-level design and planning, whereas Embedded Software Engineers focus on coding and software development within the established architecture.

Infographic showing various Embedded Architect job openings in Atlanta, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $165,013 per year, or $79.3 per hour.

Technology Architect - Embedded Software & Industrial IoT

2T Consulting

Sandy Springs, GA โ€ข On-site

$171K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

We are seeking a Technology Architect โ€“ Embedded Software & Industrial IoT with 10+ years of experience in embedded systems, firmware development, and system integration. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Embedded C/C++, microcontrollers, RTOS, embedded Linux/Yocto, hardware interfaces, and real-time systems, preferably within the medical device domain.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and architect Embedded C/C++ firmware for microcontrollers using bare-metal and RTOS environments.
  • Work with hardware components including sensors, motors, valves, ADC/DAC, and PWM.
  • Develop and integrate embedded Linux using Yocto, including boot flow, system integration, and device communication.
  • Work with UART, I2C, SPI, RS-485, and SMBus communication protocols.
  • Design firmware architecture, bootloaders, firmware upgrades, diagnostics, and fault-handling mechanisms.
  • Apply real-time design principles and PID/control-system concepts.
  • Debug and troubleshoot systems across MCU firmware, Linux applications, and hardware.
  • Support integration of the main .NET application with firmware and hardware.
  • Collaborate with hardware, software, QA, and systems engineering teams on architecture and integration.
  • Support embedded Linux security, Docker/containerization, and system-level integration.

Required Skills

  • 10+ years of overall experience with strong embedded software experience.
  • Expert-level Embedded C/C++ development.
  • Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, bare-metal, and RTOS.
  • Strong experience with Embedded Linux and Yocto.
  • Experience with hardware interfaces and protocols: UART, I2C, SPI, RS-485, SMBus.
  • Knowledge of firmware architecture, bootloaders, firmware updates, diagnostics, and real-time systems.
  • Strong debugging and system-integration skills.