Embedded Engineer jobs in California
77 openings from the last 45 days, updated daily.
Embedded Engineer pay and hiring in California
| 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| $143,834 | $172,500 | $205,650 |
Midpoints of the pay ranges posted in 59 current Embedded Engineer listings in California, per year. That is 11% above the national median of $154,727 for Embedded Engineer listings.
Employers hiring the most in California
- Intuitive (12)
- SpaceX (8)
- Andurilindustries (5)
- 100054 Silvus Technologies, Inc. (4)
- CHAOS Industries (3)
- Everpure, Inc. (2)
- Verkada (2)
- Raydar (2)
- Zoox (1)
- Voyagertechnologiesinc (1)
Most openings by city: Sunnyvale (15), Palo Alto (7), Costa Mesa (6), Los Angeles (5) and Mountain View (5).
- Staff Embedded Software Engineer
- Contract Student Worker - Firmware Engineer (FW Core System Services)
- Senior Staff Embedded Software Engineer
- Embedded Software Engineer VI
- Embedded Systems Engineer, Quantum Energy Systems
- Automotive Embedded Software Engineer - Technical Lead -Automotive Digital Key
- Embedded Systems Engineer
- Embedded Software Engineer
- Staff Embedded Software Engineer Platform Networking (Automotive and Robotics)
- Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Product Security
- Embedded Software Engineer Intern - Winter 2027
- Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Platform Software
- Secure Embedded Software Engineer
- Firmware Engineer I
- Senior Embedded Software Engineer
- Embedded Software Engineer, Reliability & Test
- Embedded Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027
- Secure Embedded Software Engineer
- Senior Firmware Engineer
- Staff Technical Program Manager, Firmware Lifecycle and Release Management
- Firmware Engineer
- Senior Embedded Software Engineer
- Embedded Software Engineer
- Senior Embedded Software Engineer
- System Software Engineer - Trusted Firmware
- Senior SSD Firmware Architect
- Firmware Engineer
- Senior Firmware Engineer (MATLAB/Simulink)
- Embedded Software Engineer, Laser Mesh Routing (Starlink)
- Principal Embedded Engineer, EW
- Embedded Software Engineer
- Principal Embedded Software Engineer
- Senior Embedded Software Engineer
- Engineering Manager - Camera Firmware Platform
- Embedded Software Engineer, Drive-By-Wire
- Firmware Validation & Automation Engineer
- Firmware Release & Test Automation Engineer
- Senior Embedded Software Engineer
- Embedded Software Engineer, Laser Mesh Routing (Starlink)
- Embedded Software Engineer, Laser Mesh Routing (Starlink)
- SDE II, AWS Firmware Builder Services
- Firmware Engineer, Manufacturing Test
- Senior Embedded SW/Firmware Design Engineer
- Embedded SW/Firmware Design Engineer
- Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer - C++ (San Diego, CA)
- Principal Electrical and Firmware Systems Architect
- Firmware Engineering Co-op
- Embedded Software Engineer
- Sr. Embedded Software Engineer
- Senior Embedded Engineer, EW
- Software Engineering Manager - Firmware
- Firmware Engineer
- Embedded Software Engineer
- Embedded Software Engineer - Vison Systems
- 2027 Firmware Engineer Intern
- Embedded Software Engineer - Vision
- Embedded Systems Engineer
- Hardware Embedded Engineer
- Principal Firmware Engineer
- Staff Embedded Software Engineer
- Embedded Software Engineer I (Onsite)
- Senior Space Embedded Software Engineer
- Embedded Software Engineer, Platform (Starshield)
- Senior Embedded Software Engineer
- Software Embedded Engineer
- Embedded Software Engineer - Onsite in Manhattan Beach, CA
- Lead Embedded Software Engineer
- Senior Embedded Software Engineer
- Staff Embedded Engineer, EW
- Embedded Software Engineer
- Senior Embedded Software Engineer
- Senior (Quality Engineer 4) - Software/Firmware
- Senior Embedded Software Engineer
- Embedded Software Engineer, Laser Mesh Routing (Starlink)
- Sr. Wireless Firmware Engineer (Starlink Mobile)
- Wireless Firmware Engineer (Starlink Mobile)
- Embedded Software Engineer, OS/Platform (Starshield)
Embedded Engineer jobs in California FAQ
How much do Embedded Engineer jobs pay in California?
Across 59 current Embedded Engineer listings in California that post pay, the median is $172,500 per year. The middle half of listings pay between $143,834 and $205,650. That is 11% above the national median of $154,727 for Embedded Engineer listings.
Who is hiring for Embedded Engineer jobs in California?
The employers with the most current Embedded Engineer openings in California are Intuitive; SpaceX; Andurilindustries; 100054 Silvus Technologies, Inc.; and CHAOS Industries.
Which cities in California have the most Embedded Engineer jobs?
The most current Embedded Engineer openings in California are in Sunnyvale (15), Palo Alto (7), Costa Mesa (6), Los Angeles (5) and Mountain View (5).
How do I apply for Embedded Engineer jobs in California?
Reach lists 77 Embedded Engineer openings in California posted in the last 45 days, the newest on November 12, 2026. Each opening links to its original posting, where you can apply directly. Reach can also tailor your resume and cover letter to each opening and apply for you. It is free to start.
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