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Embedded Automotive Software Jobs in Fairfield, CA

Sonatus

Senior Customer Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$65 - $84/hr

Traditional automotive software methods can't keep pace with consumer expectations shaped by the ... embedded system programming experience. â—Ź Experience with Linux, Android, and/or other POSIX ...

Chariot Defense

Software Engineer, Systems

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$203K - $241K/yr

About the Role Our product spans the entire software stack, from the embedded controls running on ... Background in automotive, aerospace, defense, robotics, or energy. Role Requirements * This ...

Hayden AI

Staff Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

... automotive or robotics domains is a plus. * Deep expertise in one or more of: robotics, state ... Expert-level proficiency in modern C++, including experience with real-time and/or embedded systems.

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How much do embedded automotive software jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for embedded automotive software in Fairfield, CA is $156,097.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $133,800.00 and $176,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Embedded Automotive Software vs Automotive Firmware Developer?

AspectEmbedded Automotive SoftwareAutomotive Firmware Developer
CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related; experience with embedded systemsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related; knowledge of firmware development
Work EnvironmentAutomotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, embedded system labsAutomotive electronics companies, embedded firmware teams
Industry UsageDesigning and integrating software for vehicle control units and infotainment systemsDeveloping low-level firmware for ECUs and sensors in vehicles
Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

Embedded Automotive Software professionals focus on developing comprehensive software solutions for vehicle systems, including control algorithms and user interfaces. Automotive Firmware Developers specialize in writing low-level firmware that directly interacts with hardware components. While both roles require embedded systems knowledge and work within the automotive industry, their focus areas differ—software integration versus hardware-level firmware development.

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Senior Software Engineer - Flight Software

Astranis

San Francisco, CA

$144K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Senior Flight Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer - Embedded at Astranis, you will be responsible for assisting with architecture, high level design choices, development, execution, and implementation of the flight software that commands and monitors the spacecraft. Additionally, you will mentor junior members and collaborate with other teams to ensure that the software you've implemented works on their hardware.

This role will contribute to both commercial and US Government programs. 

Role
  • Develop Software for the Flight Computer on our Satellites
  • Develop Firmware for control boards on the satellite
  • Improve and deliver reliable software through requirements generation, continuous integration, automated testing and code reviews
  • Collaborate with multiple teams (avionics, Ground Control, Telemetry)
  • Develop software in C++ to interface with Flight computer and interface with the custom hardware on the vehicle
  • Deliver complex projects through incremental development
  • Mentor junior engineers
Requirements
  • 5-8+ years of experience developing software for products in modern C++ OR C
  • Familiarity with Software Development Methodologies and Design Patterns
  • Experience with working on Communication Protocols (TCP/IP, I2C, SPI)
  • Good Communication and Written Skills
  • Passionate about Space Technology
  • Experience with Building High Availability/High Reliability systems.
Bonus
  • Experience with embedded Linux / POSIX systems
  • Experience with Python
  • Experience developing on and for VxWorks, Linux, FreeRTOS, or QNX Environments
  • Demonstrated experience building, testing, and shipping production software
  • Experience with safety critical development (FDA, FAA, Automotive)
  • Experience Board Bringup, debugging / Integration of Hardware Software

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