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Hypercraft

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Provo, UT

$130K - $170K/yr

As a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer, you'll help build the embedded platform that everything else ... Automotive Ethernet (100/1000BASE-T1) * ARM * NXP S32 Automotive Platform * BSP development

Neshent Technologies

MI

We are seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer with expertise in automotive embedded electronics ... Experience with automotive ECUs, ADAS, or embedded control systems. * Knowledge of ISO 26262 ...

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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 Systems Software Engineer

Accord Technologies Inc.

Irvine, CA • On-site

Contractor

Medical

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Position : Sr Embedded Systems Software Engineer
Location: Irvine CA (100% Onsite)
Visa: USC/GC
Total Position 2

Note: Embedded System software engineer - should be able to architect, design and implement application layer. If this person has similar experience, Medical Device/Automotive/Avionics/Robotics/Rail/Industrial Automation. This is not a web based design, motor control, or only a BMS control engineer – it is an overall system engineer.

 
Key Skills:
 
  • Embedded C/C++
  • System-Level Control Logic
  • State Machines & Sequencing
  • CAN/CAN FD, SPI, Ethernet
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • Real-Time Software Architecture
  • System Integration & Validation
Required Qualifications
 
  • 5+ years of experience developing embedded control software for complex real-time systems
  • Strong proficiency in embedded C/C++ and real-time software architecture
  • Experience designing system-level control logic, state machines, and sequencing
  • Hands-on experience with communication protocols such as CAN (and derivatives), SPI,
  • Ethernet
  • Experience with model-based design tools (MATLAB/Simulink)
  • Proven ability to integrate and debug software across hardware, firmware, and system
  • boundaries
  • Strong analytical skills and system-level problem-solving ability.
 
Preferred / Bonus Experience
 
  • Experience with TI C2000, NXP, or similar real-time control microcontrollers
  • Prior work on safety-critical or regulated systems (Medical Device/Automotive/Avionics/Robotics/Rail/Industrial Automation)
  • Experience defining software architectures and development processes for growing teams
  • Background spanning motor control, BMS, or vehicle control systems
  • Experience supporting production launch, field issues, and system-level validation