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Operations Manager Pay Range: $93,000 - $125,000 annually Location: Rochester, NY The Role: D3 Embedded is seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead the design, development ...

Embedded Software Manager

Framingham, MA ยท On-site

$180K - $220K/yr

They are looking for an exceptional Senior Manager of Embedded Platform Software. This company is dedicated to enhancing the power of sound and creating magical listening experiences through its ...

WHAT YOU'LL DO As an Embedded Software Manager, you will be responsible for our FreeRTOS based embedded software and our MATLAB/Simulink code generation tool chain, SeaCoder. In this role you'll make ...

WHAT YOU'LL DO As an Embedded Software Manager, you will be responsible for our FreeRTOS based embedded software and our MATLAB/Simulink code generation tool chain, SeaCoder. In this role you'll make ...

Embedded Engineers

Vernon Hills, IL ยท On-site

$128.10K - $168.50K/yr

... product managers in multiple locations as needed to help integrate and productize the solution. Need consultants to have worked on one of the below combinations (MUST) along with C++, Embedded ...

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How much do embedded manager jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for embedded manager in the United States is $196,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $173,000.00 and $225,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Embedded Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Embedded Manager, you need a solid background in embedded systems design, project management, and a relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with technical tools like C/C++ programming, RTOS, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and certifications such as PMP or Agile are often required. Outstanding leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help you manage cross-functional teams and drive complex projects to completion. These skills and qualities ensure high-performance product delivery, smooth collaboration, and innovation in dynamic engineering environments.

How does an Embedded Manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during product development?

As an Embedded Manager, you will frequently work with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, software developers, QA specialists, and product managers. Your role often involves facilitating communication between these groups, aligning project milestones, and ensuring that embedded systems integrate smoothly with other components. Effective collaboration is essential to address technical challenges early and to maintain project timelines. Regular meetings, clear documentation, and proactive issue resolution are key practices in this collaborative environment.

What is an Embedded Manager?

An Embedded Manager is a professional who oversees and manages embedded systems projects, typically within the electronics or software development industries. Their primary responsibilities include coordinating teams that design, develop, and maintain embedded hardware and software, ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met. They often act as a bridge between technical staff and upper management, translating business requirements into technical solutions. Embedded Managers need a strong background in embedded systems engineering, excellent leadership skills, and experience in project management. This role is vital in industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial automation.

What engineering jobs pay $500,000?

Senior engineering roles such as Chief Engineer, Director of Engineering, or Vice President of Engineering often have total compensation packages reaching $500,000 or more, especially in high-demand industries like technology, aerospace, and oil and gas. These positions typically require extensive experience, advanced technical skills, leadership abilities, and often involve stock options or bonuses that contribute to the high compensation level.
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Infographic showing various Embedded Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 55% Physical, 39% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $196,000 per year, or $94.2 per hour.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

D3 Embedded

Rochester, NY โ€ข On-site

$93K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

SENIOR EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Department:
Product Design Servicesย 
FLSAย Status: Exemptย 
Reportsย to: Operations Manager
Payย Range: $93,000 -ย $125,000 annuallyย 
Location: Rochester, NYย 

The Role:ย 

D3 Embedded is seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of software for embedded systems. This role involves architecting and implementing firmware solutions, debugging complex system issues, and ensuring high performance and reliability. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with embedded C/C++, real-time operating systems (RTOS),ย Linuxย operating systems (Ubuntu,ย Yocto,ย etc),ย microcontroller architectures,ย System on Chip SoC architectures,ย and low-level hardware interactions. Strong problem-solving skills, leadership traits, and the ability to mentor junior engineers are essential. This position plays a critical role in driving innovation and advancing embedded technology in our products.ย 

Theย Responsibilities:ย 

  • All phases of the product development cycle including:โ€ฏย 
  • requirements definition and architectureโ€ฏย 
  • software design and developmentโ€ฏย 
  • Software implementationโ€ฏย 
  • hardware bring-up, software/hardware integrationโ€ฏย 
  • verification and validation, and customer supportโ€ฏย 
  • Embedded processors running real-time operating systems or Embedded Linux on custom electronics.โ€ฏโ€ฏย 
  • Technical tasks including;โ€ฏโ€ฏย 
  • assistingย with board bring-upโ€ฏโ€ฏย 
  • developing driver and application-level codeโ€ฏโ€ฏย 
  • system verificationโ€ฏย 
  • Conductย andย overseeย code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and software/hardware integration.โ€ฏย 
  • Technical direction and leadership in a non-supervisoryย capacityย for complex engineering projectsย 
  • Support project planning efforts including task definition and work effort.โ€ฏโ€ฏย 
  • Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for various projects and activities you will do.โ€ฏย 
  • Embedded Linux platformsโ€ฏย 
  • Open-source Linux and associated SDKsโ€ฏย 
  • GCC/GNU toolchainโ€ฏย 
  • Developing & identifying tools / methods for better design reuse & process improvementย 
  • Design reviews and technical oversightย 
  • Coaching & mentoring less experienced engineersย 

Additionalย Responsibilities:ย 

  • Other duties as assignedย 

The Right Person Will Have:ย 

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering discipline and/or equivalent years of experienceย 
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Embedded Software roleย 
  • Excellent problem solving & troubleshooting skills.ย 
  • Ability to read schematics and debug digital hardware using oscilloscope, logic analyzer, or similar tools for troubleshooting.ย 
  • Experience writing embedded device driversย 
  • Experience debugging embedded platformsย 
  • Knowledge of embedded software and firmware development, including C and C++.ย 
  • Up to date experience with Embedded Linux platforms, configuration, board support package, kernel drivers, and device treeย 
  • Experience using GIT version control systemย 
  • Experience developing with GCC/GNU toolchainย 
  • Experience with embedded camera and video processing is desirable.ย 
  • Self-Driven personalityย 
  • Capable of a big picture, system-oriented approachย 
  • Solid technical leadership skillsย 
  • Strong communicationย and interpersonal skills.ย 

The Benefits:ย 

  • Competitive total compensationย 
  • Medical and dental coverageย 
  • Employer paid basic life, short-term disability, and identity theft coverageย 
  • Voluntary vision, life, long-term disability, accident, critical illness coverageย 
  • 401k retirement contributionย 
  • Paid holidays, time-off, and sick timeย 
  • Tuitionย assistanceย and employer paid professional developmentย 
  • Flexible work schedulesย 
  • Remote opportunities availableย 
  • Complimentary snacks and beveragesย 
  • Employer sponsored social eventsย 

The Company:ย 

Since our founding in 1999, D3 Embedded has driven innovation in high-performance embedded systems development. Weย leverageย ourย expertiseย in autonomous machines, sensors, imaging, optics, edge computing, algorithms, robotics, and electrification to provideย cutting-edgeย engineering design and low-volume manufacturing services. Headquartered in Rochester NY, we serve a global network of customers and are proudly connected with many technology leaders and Fortune 500 companies. We are interested in bright, creative, and team-oriented individuals exhilarated by the opportunity to transform the world through frontier technologies.ย 

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.ย ย D3 Embedded does not sponsor visas.ย For more information about D3 Embedded, please visitย www.d3embedded.com.ย 

D3 Embedded is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider and hire applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal,ย stateย or local law.ย 

D3 Embeddedย participatesย inย E-Verify, a federal program that confirms employment eligibility upon hire.ย 

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