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Sr. Embedded Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$150K - $220K/yr

About the role As a senior embedded systems engineer, you will bring automotive-grade embedded engineering discipline to a greenfield product environment, owning firmware from architecture through ...

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How much do senior automotive embedded systems jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior automotive embedded systems in the United States is $144,773.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $124,000.00 and $162,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Automotive Embedded Systems vs Automotive Software Engineer?

AspectSenior Automotive Embedded SystemsAutomotive Software Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science; experience with embedded systemsBachelor's/Master's in Software Engineering, Computer Science; programming skills
Work EnvironmentDesigning and testing embedded hardware/software in automotive settingsDeveloping automotive software applications and algorithms
Employer & Industry UsageAutomotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, embedded system companiesAutomotive OEMs, software firms, embedded system developers

While both roles involve automotive technology, Senior Automotive Embedded Systems focus on designing and integrating embedded hardware and firmware, whereas Automotive Software Engineers primarily develop software applications for automotive systems. The roles often overlap but differ in scope and technical focus.

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Infographic showing various Senior Automotive Embedded Systems job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $144,773 per year, or $69.6 per hour.

Sr. Embedded Engineer

Ayr Energy

Mountain View, CA • On-site

$150K - $220K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 22 days ago


Job description

About the role
As a senior embedded systems engineer, you will bring automotive-grade embedded engineering discipline to a greenfield product environment, owning firmware from architecture through production deployment across condition monitoring systems, power electronics, and grid-edge devices. Our integrated model of combining advanced engineering, tight supply-chain control, and exceptional service empowers you to build resilient solutions that restore reliability and control to the operators who keep the world energized.
What you'll do
  • Design and develop production-grade firmware for asset condition monitoring systems and high-power electronics platforms.
  • Own schematic review and hardware bring-up i.e. bridging hardware and software from early prototype through field deployment
  • Drive end-to-end product development cycles including requirements, architecture, implementation, validation, and deployment
  • Implement and maintain CAN, LIN, Modbus, IEC61850 etc communication stacks as required by system architecture
  • Apply automotive embedded architecture principles (ISO 26262, AUTOSAR) to power electronics and monitoring applications
  • Develop FPGA-based control and signal processing pipelines; write low-level peripheral drivers and RTOS application layers
  • Collaborate with hardware, power electronics, and product teams on system requirements and interface definitions
  • Participate in design reviews, FMEA, and qualification testing across product lines

Qualifications
  • First Principles Thinking
  • 4+ years of embedded systems engineering experience with at least one complete end-to-end product development cycle
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++; experience with bare-metal, RTOS-based (FreeRTOS, Zephyr), and embedded Linux environments
  • Hands-on automotive embedded experience: ISO 26262 functional safety, AUTOSAR architecture, or ECU development
  • Experience with automotive/industrial communication protocols: CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C, UART, Modbus, IEC61850
  • Proficiency with debugging tools: JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and hardware bring-up workflows
  • Experience with version control (Git), build systems (Make/CMake), and Agile development practices
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across hardware-software interactions
  • Excellent written and verbal communications in English

What we offer
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Challenging problems to solve
  • Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Equity package

Ayr designs and manufactures critical power grid equipment including power transformers, distribution transformers, special-purpose transformers, high-voltage circuit breakers, and medium-voltage switchgear. They serve markets such as renewables, data centers, utilities, oil & gas, and industrial sectors. They position themselves as partners in power projects, offering lifecycle support and working to deliver faster than average industry timelines.
Website: https://ayr.energy
The pay range for this role is:
150,000 - 220,000 USD per year (Mountain View HQ)