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Ayr Energy

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 ...

Vision Square

System Test Engineer

Columbus, IN · On-site

Required Skills * 8+ years of experience in automotive embedded systems testing. * Strong experience with Battery Management Systems (BMS) and Battery Control Units. * Experience with Requirement ...

Decisive Point

Embedded Security Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$150 - $242/hr

Proven experience working with automotive embedded systems, including Electronic Control Units ... ECUs), in-vehicle networks (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet), and automotive-specific protocols (e.g ...

Bitfactory

Embedded Systems Engineer 3

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Adhere to embedded systems design and development process. * Actively lead/participate in design ... Understanding of Automotive SPICE standards and their practical applications preferred.

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

As of Aug 20, 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 August 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 Automotive Software Engineer/CONTRACT

Leggettlogistics

Detroit, MI • On-site

$120 - $160/hr

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Sr Embedded Automotive Software Engineer/CONTRACT

We, at Leggett & Platt Incorporated, are searching for a CONTRACT Sr Embedded Automotive Software Engineer within our Engineering team to help support our Automotivebusiness. Did you know we are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? That’s right! Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Motors, Actuators and Massage Systems. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

THIS IS A 12 MONTH CONTRACT POSITION

So, what will you be doing as a Senior Automotive Embedded Software Engineer?

  • Complete various engineering efforts to design, prototype and validate product design solutions in support of customer and internal core team timing requirements.
  • Maintain regular contact with team and systems integration engineering on technical issues.
  • Actively participate in program core teams with proactive presentation of defined engineering deliverables defined in the APD portion of the C2P process.
  • Develop engineered product solutions to meet customer needs by creative use of core part designs and technologies by ensuring compliance to MISRA and other regulatory standards.
  • Establish and maintain adequate records of technical information, process methods/standards, design and program details, and records to support/procure reliable patent actions.
  • Ensure products are reviewed for best practice from a Design for Excellence (DFX) perspective including Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Cost (DFC), Design for Testability (DFT), Design for Reliability (DFR) and Design for Ergonomics (DFE) to ensure design delivery to product targets.

To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Need

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in an automotive embedded software product design role.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering.
  • Experience working with project launch cycles for automotive.
  • Strong knowledge of C programming, model-based design, architectural design, engineering calculations and analysis.
  • Knowledge of automotive APQP terms.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and presentation skills.
  • Experience coding with LIN, CAN and UDS diagnostics.
  • Knowledge with AUTOSAR software architecture and experience with related tools.
  • Knowledge with ASPICE and ISO-26262 is an asset.
  • Familiar with coding rules in C language for automotive applications.
  • Familiar with software build, release process and integration, validation process and tools.

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

  • Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
  • Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
  • Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
  • Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!

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