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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for embedded c programmer in the United States is $31.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.92 and $35.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Embedded C Programmer vs Firmware Engineer?

AspectEmbedded C ProgrammerFirmware Engineer
Required SkillsProficiency in C, microcontroller programming, hardware interfacingEmbedded C skills, hardware knowledge, firmware development
Work EnvironmentEmbedded systems, microcontroller-based projectsEmbedded systems, firmware development for devices
CertificationsOften no formal certification, but relevant courses helpSimilar certifications or courses in embedded systems
Industry UsageElectronics, automotive, consumer devicesElectronics, IoT, consumer electronics, automotive

Embedded C Programmers focus on writing C code for microcontrollers and embedded systems, often working closely with hardware. Firmware Engineers develop low-level software that controls hardware devices, sometimes involving more complex system integration. While both roles require embedded C skills and hardware knowledge, Firmware Engineers typically handle more comprehensive firmware solutions for various devices.

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Infographic showing various Embedded C Programmer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,660 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

Senior Embedded C Software Engineer

Garmin International, Inc.

Chandler, AZ • On-site

$120K - $158K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and implement embedded C software for aviation applications that send and receive aircraft data from ground services.

  • Serve as a technical leader in software development, including project planning, design reviews, and decomposing functional requirements into tasks.

  • Mentor less experienced software engineers and contribute to technical research and process improvements.

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8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 161 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Overview
We are seeking a full-time Senior Embedded C Software Engineer for Garmin's Chandler AZ or Olathe, KS locations. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and project planning for software development for aviation applications that send and receive aircraft data from ground services.
Click here to view our current flagship product this team is working on: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/664160/
Essential Functions
  • Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out software development in C or other selected languages for new products and/or applications
  • May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for complex software development project designs and/or reviews architected modules and software systems supporting new technology or improving capability/performance of existing functionality
  • Decomposes functional requirements into well-defined tasks
  • Researches fundamental problems and implements algorithm solutions that are appropriate
  • Offers peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
  • Assists design engineering as needed with component datasheet review and schematic design review
  • Participates in project leadership and/or program planning including providing technical input to product development plans and concept documents
  • Makes substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objective feasibility and applies good judgment in setting schedules/risk taking
  • Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced Software Engineers (1 & 2)
  • Contributes to advanced technical research on new technologies
  • Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as appropriate
  • Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
  • Demonstrated proficiency with designing well architected software systems and modules that support new technology or improve capability/performance of existing functionality
  • Demonstrated competence with researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to serve as a lead software engineer for a complex software project
  • Ability to decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks while balancing quality, quantity, and complexity in work output
  • Demonstrated capability to offer peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
  • Mastered proficiency in writing software in C, and relevant experience and/or training in data structures or object-oriented design methodology
  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment

Desired Qualifications
  • Wireless technology experience including Bluetooth, Wifi and Satellite
  • Linux development experience, embedded preferred, using frameworks like Yocto, Bitbake, Buildroot
  • Experience with configuration management systems, build processes, debuggers, emulators, simulators and logic analyzers
  • Work with software vendors to integrate externally developed deliverables into projects, as required
  • Experience with Python for test automation, analysis tools, and engineering infrastructure
  • Familiarity with software composition analysis, software bills of materials, open-source vulnerability management, and cybersecurity regulations and standards applicable to connected products
  • Experience working across multiple engineering organizations and within a regulated, safety-related, high-reliability, and process-disciplined product environment

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

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