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Niche Industry Electro Mechanical Systems Company

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Embedded Software Engineer Firmware Engineer RTOS and C coding

Rochester, NY · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

S. Based Company-Builder-Designer-Developer of Electro-Mechanical Systems for Essential Industry ... Experience writing Embedded (C/C++) code that connects to and communicates with PCB's, micro ...

Niche Industry Electro Mechanical Systems Company

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Embedded Software Engineer Firmware Engineer RTOS and C coding

Pittsford, NY · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

S. Based Company-Builder-Designer-Developer of Electro-Mechanical Systems for Essential Industry ... Experience writing Embedded (C/C++) code that connects to and communicates with PCB's, micro ...

Phoenix Staff

Firmware Developer

Phoenix, AZ · Hybrid

$100K - $125K/yr

Firmware Developer (Embedded C/C++) Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent We are seeking a Firmware Developer with a strong foundation in low-level embedded development.

OnePointOne, Inc.

Embedded Firmware Engineer

San Jose, CA

$120K - $164K/yr

BSCS or EE (or similar) background required * 2-4 years' embedded C/C++ programming experience * 1+ year Python programming experience * Success in creating useful embedded projects in the past

krg technology inc

Software Engineer ( Embedded)

Essex, MA

$138K - $182K/yr

Company Description Thanks & Regards Rajesh KRG Technologies, Inc., 661 558 0000 Ext :514 1)Experience in Embedded C development 2) Working Knowledge on System Power Optimization 3) Awareness/Working ...

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How much do entry level embedded c developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level embedded c developer 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.

Is C or C++ better for embedded?

For an entry-level embedded C developer, C is generally preferred due to its simplicity, low-level hardware access, and widespread use in embedded systems. C++ offers features like object-oriented programming that can be beneficial for complex projects but may introduce additional complexity and resource requirements, which are often avoided in resource-constrained embedded environments.

What is the salary of Embedded C developer?

The salary of an Entry Level Embedded C Developer typically ranges from $60,000 to $80,000 annually, depending on location, industry, and company size. Entry-level roles often require knowledge of microcontrollers, real-time operating systems, and embedded development tools.

Will AI replace embedded developers?

AI is unlikely to fully replace entry-level embedded C developers, as the role requires understanding hardware, real-time constraints, and troubleshooting that currently benefit from human expertise. AI tools can assist with code generation and debugging, but human oversight remains essential for designing and maintaining embedded systems. Developing skills in hardware interfaces, debugging, and embedded tools will continue to be valuable in this field.

What engineer makes $500,000 a year?

While most entry-level embedded C developers earn significantly less, highly experienced engineers in specialized fields such as aerospace, defense, or senior embedded systems engineers with advanced skills and certifications can reach or exceed $500,000 annually, especially in senior or managerial roles. Such salaries often involve extensive experience, leadership responsibilities, and working in high-demand industries or companies.
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SoC Embedded SW/Linux Validation Engineer

NXP Semiconductors

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Job Title: SoC Embedded SW/Linux Validation Engineer

We are looking for an SoC Validation Engineer with a strong embedded SW background and, more specifically, Linux kernel/driver programming and debug experience. The selected candidate will work on developing validation infrastructure and validation of SoC, developing and debugging embedded C code in bare metal environment. The candidate will also use Linux as a validation vehicle for the SoCs, bringing up and debugging Linux kernel on emulation and silicon platforms to find SoC design issues. The validation will require understanding SoC architecture and design specifications of specific IPs, developing validation test plans working with partner teams such as design/verification/SW, developing validation drivers and test content, executing validation content on emulation and silicon, and debugging failures. The validation drivers and test content may be bare metal and/or OS based (Linux, RTOS).

Job Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain validation infrastructure to support comprehensive SoC validation efforts

Validate SoC functionality using both baremetal and OSbased environments

Plan, develop, execute, and debug SoC functional tests in embedded C code in baremetal environments on both emulation and silicon platforms

Use Linux as a validation vehicle by bringing up and debugging the Linux kernel and select applications on emulation and silicon platforms

Identify, isolate, and debug SoC design issues through lowlevel software and system analysis; Work design and verification teams in root causing the issues.

Gain deep understanding of SoC architectures and IPlevel design specifications

Create detailed validation test plans in collaboration with design, verification, product engineering, and software teams

Support validation across multiple software environments, including baremetal, Linux, and RTOS

Job Qualifications:

  • The candidate must have 12+ experience in the embedded SW and Linux kernel/driver programming.

  • The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.

  • Experienced in Linux kernel builds and Linux ramdisk creation; booting and debugging Linux on emulation and validation platforms.

  • Able to read and understand SoC architecture and design specifications for various IPs.

  • Experienced in C programming language and build environment such as makefiles, compiler flags, and linker scripts.

  • Ability to develop scripts (such as Python) to post-process executable images into platform loadable images (emulation and validation boards).

  • Exposure to assembly level programing (Preferably ARM32/ARM64)

  • Ability to debug SoC using features such as Trace32, TARMAC instruction traces, and waveform traces; Debug skills include development of CMM scripts and ability to recreate test (code) given detailed explanation of a specific failure.

  • Understanding of multi-core environment in an SoC and bus infrastructure.

  • Understanding of interrupt controllers, DMA, GPIO. peripheral understanding useful (UART, I2C, PCIe, etc.)

  • Understanding of SoC low power modes.

More information about NXP in the United States...

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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