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Independent Contractor Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in Syracuse, NY

HIDDEN LEVEL INC

Embedded Software Engineer

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$89K - $110K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

As we expand, we're looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to accelerate product development of high performance, embedded software systems.  Location: This position is onsite in Syracuse, NY.

HIDDEN LEVEL INC

Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$134K - $174K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Staff Embedded Software Engineer At Hidden Level, we're building the future of airspace awareness through cutting-edge RF sensing technology. Our mission is to make the world safer--whether it ...

Byrne Dairy

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$112.50 - $140/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Senior Embedded Software Engineer At Hidden Level, we're building the future of airspace awareness through cutting‑edge RF sensing technology. Our mission is to make the world safer--whether it ...

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Engineer Software

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$82K - $160K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Independently derives requirements into actionable tasks. * Follow all company policies and ... Embedded C/C++, C/C++) * Proficient in common procedural/scripting languages and object definition ...

EverPeak Recruitment

Principal Embedded Engineer

Syracuse, NY · On-site +1

$140K - $220K/yr

  • Medical

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Principal FPGA/Embedded Systems Engineer Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work ... Partner with software and hardware engineering teams throughout development. Required ...

Danaher

Software Engineer Internships

Syracuse, NY · On-site

Supporting the development of console and embedded software systems * Troubleshooting issues and ... Comfortable working independently and in cross-functional teams Bonus : * Familiarity with Git or ...

Baker Hughes

Principal Engineer - FPGA

Skaneateles, NY · On-site +1

$141K - $172K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Principal FPGA & Embedded Software Engineer Are you a Technical Support Engineer looking for an interesting and inspiring opportunity? Would you enjoy designing innovative software for energy ...

Baker Hughes Company

Principal Engineer - FPGA

Skaneateles, NY · On-site

$141K - $172K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Principal FPGA & Embedded Software Engineer Are you a Technical Support Engineer looking for an interesting and inspiring opportunity? Would you enjoy designing innovative software for energy ...

Baker Hughes

Principal Engineer - FPGA

Skaneateles, NY · On-site +1

$141K - $172K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Principal FPGA & Embedded Software Engineer Are you a Technical Support Engineer looking for an interesting and inspiring opportunity? Would you enjoy designing innovative software for energy ...

Beyond SOF

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Syracuse, NY · On-site

As a Software Engineer, you may... Help design and develop software components that advance our ... Comfort working on embedded Linux Operating Systems * Strong verbal and written communication ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for independent contractor embedded software engineer in Syracuse, NY is $151,547.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $129,900.00 and $170,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Independent Contractor Embedded Software Engineer vs Embedded Software Developer?

AspectIndependent Contractor Embedded Software EngineerEmbedded Software Developer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in computer engineering or related field; certifications like Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) are commonSimilar credentials; often holds degrees and certifications in software or embedded systems
Work EnvironmentFreelance or contract basis, often remote or client-siteFull-time employment within a company or organization
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by clients across industries like automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronicsEmployed by tech firms, automotive companies, and embedded systems manufacturers

While both roles require similar technical skills and credentials, an Independent Contractor Embedded Software Engineer works on a project basis, often remotely, providing specialized expertise. An Embedded Software Developer is typically a full-time employee within a company, focusing on ongoing development and maintenance of embedded systems.

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Embedded Software Engineer III

DivIHN Integration Inc

Skaneateles, NY • On-site

$133K - $175K/yr

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Job description

DivIHN (pronounced “divine”) is a CMMI ML3-certified Technology and Talent solutions firm. Driven by a unique Purpose, Culture, and Value Delivery Model, we enable meaningful connections between talented professionals and forward-thinking organizations. Since our formation in 2002, organizations across commercial and public sectors have been trusting us to help build their teams with exceptional temporary and permanent talent.

Visit us at https://divihn.com/find-a-job/ to learn more and view our open positions.

 
Please apply or call one of us to learn more

For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist:
Hema Malini at (630) 847 0275

Title: Embedded Software Engineer III
Location: Skaneateles, NY (Hybrid Preferred - but open to 100% Remote)
Duration: 12 Months
 
Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.
 
Work Arrangement:
•    Preferred onsite; open to remote
•    Hybrid: 3 days onsite if local
•    No travel required if Remote
•    Remote candidates must be located in EST or CST
 
Description
As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will be involved with the research and development of advanced medical monitors, saving lives across the whole world. You will take part in the development, implementation, documentation, and sustaining engineering for products. The successful candidate will possess solid hands-on technical abilities, an understanding of modern software practices, a vision for software development, and a passion for their work in transforming healthcare. An ideal candidate is a self-starter who can independently dig into issues and arrive at solutions. Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with other software developers is essential for this position.
 
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and implement portions of the software for an existing device working cross-functionally to understand needs and requirements, and supporting the team with your technical expertise.
• Take part in the creation of schedules and tasking to facilitate the execution of development, completion, and delivery of software,
• Apply strong software engineering expertise to design and implement robust software architectures, while influencing the processes and methodologies used by the team to create quality software.
• Develop software that will be deployed in medical products using modern development practices such as: design patterns, strong object-oriented principles, unit testing, automated testing, and software evaluation tools
• Participate in the formal documentation processes for requirements generation, software architecture, and detailed designs
 
Key Requirements:
•    Strong experience with ThreadX (similar RTOS acceptable)
•    C++ embedded development experience
•    Deep hands-on embedded systems background
•    Medical device industry experience is a plus
•    Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills

Specific credentials and skills that you’ll bring:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
• 5+ years’ experience in embedded software engineering, successfully utilizing C/C++ in a production environment. ARM assembly experience a plus.
• Experience developing software on the ThreadX operating system (experience with similar embedded RTOS may be considered).
• Knowledge of peripherals NetX and USBX preferred, PEGX experience is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot kernel, user interface, communication, thread interactions, and other general issues in an embedded multithreaded environment; experience with debuggers is advantageous.
• Cybersecurity knowledge and understanding of secure coding methods and practices is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with software configuration management, issue tracking, and version control – TFS or Azure DevOps preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and the ability to interact with other engineers while maintaining a positive and collaborative environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of IEC 62304 is a plus.
 
Interview Process:
•    1 introductory video interview
•    2 technical interview rounds

About us:
DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.

DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.