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Embedded Controller Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer

Shakopee, MN · Hybrid

$110K - $150K/yr

Responsible for system firmware design and product architecture of embedded controller systems. * Responsible for design/development, coding, testing, debugging, implementation and documentation of ...

Principal Electrical Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$142K - $174K/yr

* Lead the design and development of complex electrical systems, including mixed-signal PCBs, embedded controllers, and custom sensor interfaces * Architect low-power, high-reliability solutions for ...

Perform manual and automated testing on new software builds, embedded controllers, applications, and product features throughout the complete test cycle. * Develop and maintain UI, regression ...

Develops and maintains software interfaces between AI/ML components, firmware, device drivers, sensors, embedded controllers, and host applications. * Supports model compression, quantization ...

Platform firmware - develop firmware across the stack: boot ROM/bootloaders, embedded controllers / BMC, and device firmware for our accelerator silicon and systems * Secure boot & root of trust ...

This position requires a deep understanding of UEFI, BIOS, EDK-2, WMI infrastructure, Embedded Controller architectures, programming languages like C/C++/Python, and hands-on experience with real ...

Embedded Systems Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$118K - $155K/yr

Experience designing distributed systems across multiple embedded controllers, boards, or devices. Comfort working close to hardware: reading schematics, debugging buses, using oscilloscopes or logic ...

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How much do embedded controller jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for embedded controller in the United States is $129,093.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,000.00 and $133,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Embedded Controller vs Firmware Engineer?

AspectEmbedded ControllerFirmware Engineer
Required CredentialsTypically an Electrical or Computer Engineering degree, knowledge of embedded systemsComputer Science or Electrical Engineering degree, programming skills in C/C++
Work EnvironmentHardware-focused, working with microcontrollers and embedded systemsSoftware-focused, developing low-level code for devices
Industry UsageConsumer electronics, automotive, industrial equipmentConsumer electronics, IoT devices, embedded systems

Embedded Controllers and Firmware Engineers often work closely but focus on different aspects of embedded systems. Embedded Controllers primarily handle hardware integration and real-time control, while Firmware Engineers develop the software that runs on these devices. Both roles require similar technical backgrounds but differ in their core responsibilities and work environments.

What does an embedded controller do?

An embedded controller is a specialized microcontroller that manages specific hardware functions within electronic devices, such as controlling power, input/output operations, and system monitoring. It runs firmware to ensure the device operates correctly and often requires knowledge of programming languages like C and hardware interfaces. Embedded controllers are commonly used in consumer electronics, automotive systems, and industrial equipment.

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Infographic showing various Embedded Controller job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,093 per year, or $62.1 per hour.

Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Long Beach, CA

Ford Motor Company
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

$150K - $283K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 24 days ago


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Job description

Our team develops firmware and controls for HV embedded systems including battery management systems, charging and motor controls. In this role, you will be collaborating with many cross-functional teams from electrical architecture, system integration, and other platform software engineers for firmware development through all stages of the program development. What you'll do..

Lead the design and implementation of the firmware running on a distributed embedded system with multiple microcontrollers with a focus on optimizing power/energy consumption and safety. Specification, design, implementation, and testing of both bare metal and RTOS low-level software for energy management and powertrain controls applications. Develop embedded software from low-level base software to application modules.

Design and specify interfaces between application software and firmware. Develop multicore, timing-critical software architectures. Work with/resolve ambiguity in requirements/specifications/designs.

Create elegant, efficient real-time software components and interfaces. Develop software component testing methodologies and implementations to ensure maturity/stability/release readiness. Work with hardware and debuggers at a bench and HIL level to verify software operation.

Design ISO26262 compliant software. Define system-level power requirements and implement low-power modes of operation for each of the microcontrollers. Instrument and profile software to identify opportunities for optimization on the submodule and system level.

Early phases of firmware development will focus on hardware validation, labcar testing, and setting up the automation framework for a unit. SIL and HIL testing. Develop comprehensive test plans and perform thorough testing to validate firmware functionality, stability, and performance under various conditions, including low power modes.

You'll have... Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, experience with evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent. 8+ years of relevant experience in embedded design High proficiency in programming experience using Embedded C Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills Experience with JIRA/Confluence or a similar system for tracking inputs/results

Knowledge ofelectrical engineering fundamentals including circuit analysis and design. Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging, and codeoptimization. Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technicalconcepts.

Ability to deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment. Proficiency in a variety of embedded architectures, from bare metal to RTOS implementations, as well as a deep understanding of modern multi-core 32-bit embedded controller peripherals and architecture. Understanding of CI/CD pipeline and software build infrastructure.

Even better, you may have... Experience in low-level driver development and RTOS integration. Experience with software build tools like Bazel, Scons, Cmake etc

Experience with fundamental hardware components on PCB and their analysis tools. Ability to write testing scripts for using scripting languages (Python) Fluent in software fundamentals including software design and maintainability. Hands-on experience in hardware bring-up, system debugging, and codeoptimization.

Knowledge ofelectrical engineering fundamentals including circuit analysis and design You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply. As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home.

Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills. Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above. No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases Tuition assistance Established and active employee resource groups Paid time off for individual and team community service A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

This position is a leadership level 6 and ranges from $150,200-$283,500. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6 Visa sponsorship is available for this position

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. This position is hybrid.

Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MZ1 #UEV


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