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Ford Motor Company

Embedded Software Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site +1

$90K - $188.56K/yr

Embedded Software Engineer - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the anticipated ...

Flock Safety

Embedded Software Engineer II

$115K - $140K/yr

The Opportunity Flock is looking to add an Embedded Software Engineer to our Platform Team. This isn't your typical desk job! You'll be writing the code that powers our custom-built embedded hardware ...

Fieldpiece Instruments

Embedded Software Engineer

Orange, CA · Hybrid

$140.50K - $184.80K/yr

Fieldpiece is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and support of the embedded software that powers our connected instruments, wireless tools, probes ...

Sopra Steria

Embedded Software Engineer - DO-178

Sugar Grove, IL · On-site +1

$129.20K - $170K/yr

As a Embedded Software Engineer - DO-178 , you will contribute to the development and verification of embedded software in compliance with DO-178C guidelines for safety-critical avionics systems. You ...

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Las Vegas, NV · On-site +1

$149K - $198.50K/yr

If you are a software engineer and love the idea of working on embedded AI hardware and software ... be fully remote. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of ...

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site +1

$149K - $198.50K/yr

If you are a software engineer and love the idea of working on embedded AI hardware and software ... be fully remote. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of ...

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$149K - $198.50K/yr

If you are a software engineer and love the idea of working on embedded AI hardware and software ... be fully remote. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of ...

SET Development

Embedded Software Engineer Level 2

Denver, CO · Remote

$134.60K - $177.10K/yr

We are seeking embedded software developers and engineers to work on a well-funded program for the future of commercial human space services. Our team is responsible for the software deliverables ...

Draper

Embedded Software Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site +1

$75K - $150K/yr

The Software Engineer 2 develops high performance solutions for resource constrained targets ... Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms. Analyzes designs to demonstrate ...

SET Development

Embedded Software Engineer Level 2

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$135.40K - $178.10K/yr

We are seeking embedded software developers and engineers to work on a well-funded program for the future of commercial human space services. Our team is responsible for the software deliverables ...

Draper Labs

Embedded Software Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site +1

$75K - $150K/yr

The Software Engineer 2 develops high performance solutions for resource constrained targets ... Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms. * Analyzes designs to demonstrate ...

RF Ideas

Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · On-site +1

$122.40K - $160.40K/yr

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer owns the full lifecycle of embedded microcontroller software development for new and existing products. This role requires technical ownership of complete ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for embedded software engineer remote in the United States is $153,383.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $131,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Embedded Software Engineer Remote job involves designing, developing, and testing software that runs on embedded systems, such as microcontrollers or IoT devices, while working remotely. These engineers write low-level code, optimize performance, and ensure seamless hardware-software integration. They use programming languages like C, C++, or Python and collaborate with teams through virtual communication tools. Remote roles require strong self-discipline, effective communication, and the ability to troubleshoot issues independently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Embedded Software Engineer Remote position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Embedded Software Engineer Remote, you need strong programming skills in C/C++, a solid understanding of embedded systems architecture, and often a degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS), version control tools like Git, and hardware debugging tools is commonly required, and certifications like Certified Embedded Systems Engineer (CESE) are a plus. Excellent problem-solving, self-motivation, and clear communication are important soft skills for effective remote collaboration. These capabilities enable you to deliver reliable, efficient solutions in a distributed work environment while supporting cross-functional teams and project objectives.

What are some common challenges faced by remote Embedded Software Engineers, and how can they be addressed?

Remote Embedded Software Engineers often encounter challenges such as limited direct access to physical hardware, coordinating across different time zones with team members, and maintaining effective communication for troubleshooting and integration tasks. These challenges can be mitigated by utilizing remote hardware labs, well-established code repositories, and clear documentation practices. Regular video meetings, collaborative development tools, and proactive status updates also help keep projects on track and align team efforts. By staying organized and responsive, remote engineers can overcome these obstacles and deliver high-quality embedded solutions.
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Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

Lynx Software Technologies

Remote

$100K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Remote
Pay Range: $100,000 - $130,000 + Bonus Eligible
Who we are: Lynx delivers modular, open standards-based software that transforms how high-assurance, mission-critical edge systems are built, deployed, and maintained. Our secure edge computing solutions enable innovation and operational excellence in the world's most demanding environments, from aerospace and defense to commercial and industrial systems. We partner across industries including automotive, medical, and critical infrastructure to deliver tailored solutions aligned with each customer's mission and operational requirements. Our key products and services are:
  • MOSA.ic: LYNX MOSA.icâ„¢ is a modular software framework and architecture purpose-built for mission-critical edge computing. Based on the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), it provides a flexible foundation for building secure, scalable, and certifiable edge systems.
  • LYNX MOSA.ic.AI: LYNX MOSA.ic.AI is a unified CPU and GPU software platform that enables deterministic, certifiable deployment of AI and advanced workloads in mission-critical edge systems. It brings control, performance, and lifecycle governance together, allowing AI to operate predictably within safety-critical environments without compromising certification or system integrity.
  • CoreSuite 2.0: CoreSuite 2.0 is Lynx's safety-critical GPU for graphics enablement framework designed for mission-critical edge computing systems. It provides hardware-accelerated graphics, visualization, and video processing capabilities that can be certified for high-assurance systems.
  • Services: Lynx Services is Lynx's professional services organization that helps customers design, integrate, certify, deploy, and maintain safety- and security-critical systems. It supports industries like aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial computing through consulting, engineering, integration, and lifecycle support, reducing development risk and accelerating certification in standards-driven, mission-critical environment.

What you will be doing:
  • Working under our professional services division. This allows opportunities to work on a vast array of differing technologies, including Lynx's key products, many additional customer requirements, and open source software.
  • Be an embedded Linux expert (kernel, CPU-architecture, security, general device-drivers, and performance optimization) in the customer engineering team and enable customers in doing their embedded SW development.
    • Design, develop, and refactor real-time software architectures and modular software components.
    • Reproduce, isolate and debug complex low-level problems that may span interfaces between hardware and software.
  • Collaborate with the customer and internal teams to always enhance the overall project experience.
    • Contribute to the overall product design to help customers through various aspects of their product lifecycle.
    • Working closely with the team to ensure the project deadlines are met and risks/issues are proactively identified and communicated to the customer.
    • Ensure high quality of our deliverables.
    • Developing technical proposals to help customers make technical decisions.

  • Perform additional job duties as assigned.

All applicants must have:
  • 3-5+ years of experience building and shipping embedded systems using Linux.
  • Proficiency in Linux kernel customization, device driver design and development and at least one or more build environments such as Yocto, Buildroot, or Open Embedded.
  • Experience with performance optimization and advanced troubleshooting at kernel-level.
  • Experience with memory managed high performance ARM Cortex-A or X86 architectures and SoCs (NXP, Freescale, Intel, AMD, Xilinx, Altera, ...).
  • Experience with the Linux kernel itself or the kernel of any other operating system with strictly isolated kernel and user spaces.
  • Proven success with root-cause investigation of bugs related to operating systems, hypervisors, or hardware-level drivers.
  • Proficiency in the C programming language
  • Proficiency with Git at a command line level
  • Ability to track and work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting schedules.
  • Demonstrated experience of leading software projects while providing technical inputs to unblock supporting teams.
  • Keen sense of urgency and drive for results.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
  • Over and above, a deep commitment to your own quality work and a strong desire to help the entire team to succeed.
  • Must be a US citizen or US person.

Applicant must have proven, extensive depth of knowledge in one or more of the following categories:
  1. New Linux kernel driver development.

• Must be able to read electrical schematics well enough to understand pin configuration procedures and digital logic levels.
• Must be able to read integrated circuit data sheets and understand register configuration procedures.
• Must understand interrupts and how to appropriately use them to our advantage
• Must understand when and how to appropriately use DMA to our advantage
  1. Operating System core kernel development experience

• Must have experience with scheduling and timing-related mechanisms and issues in any of the OS kernels as described above
• Must have extensive understanding with context switching, preemption, interrupts, timers, and locking mechanisms.
• Must have knowledge of Unix-style file-system data structures (inodes, ...)
• Must have knowledge of page tables and memory management.
• Must have cursory knowledge of assembly level bootstrapping in either ARM or X86 instruction sets.
Nice to have:
  • Experience working with open source communities to fix bugs and/or add features is a plus.
  • Experience migrating drivers from one version of the Linux kernel to another is a plus.

• Scripting and automation experience with Python, bash or similar languages is a strong plus.
• Experience with real-time operating systems is a strong plus.
• Experience with optimizing system performance using tools such as profilers and tracers is a plus.
• Hypervisor, virtualized device and/or security monitoring experience.
Sound Exciting? Get in touch today! We have very robust benefits including:
  • Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options
  • 401K with generous employer match
  • Responsible Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
  • Remote work opportunities based on role
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career growth and professional development opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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