Last updated 2026-07-05
48 Embedded Engineering Jobs in San Diego, CA, United States
Browse 48 Embedded Engineering jobs across San Diego, CA, United States. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Embedded Engineering jobs in San Diego, CA, United States
Professionals specializing in developing and optimizing software for embedded systems and devices.
San Diego, CA, United States Embedded Engineering salary data
Salary figures are based on postings with disclosed compensation and are shown as annualized ranges when available.
| Pay type | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $105K | $116K–$171K | $210K |
| Scope | P50 salary | P25-P75 range | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego metro | $145K | $125K-$176K | 126 postings |
| California | $180K | $147K-$210K | 1,324 postings |
| U.S. | $168K | $139K-$200K | 2,559 postings |
Pay visibility: 30 of 48 visible postings include structured pay data (63%).
Explore San Diego, CA, United States Embedded Engineering salary data.
Companies with current Embedded Engineering listings
| Company | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| Apple | 41 |
| Qualcomm | 20 |
| Northrop Grumman | 15 |
| 31 MSI - (Marvell Semiconductor Inc.) US | 14 |
| Shield AI | 4 |
| TrellisWare Technologies | 4 |
| 3 |
Embedded Engineering jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 48 | 100% |
Embedded Engineering jobs by seniority
Common Embedded Engineering job titles
| Title | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Manager of Engineering | 2 | 4% |
| Senior Embedded Software Engineer | 2 | 4% |
| Senior Software Engineer | 2 | 4% |
| Software Engineer, Embedded Linux | 2 | 4% |
| Specialist, Software Engineering | 2 | 4% |
FAQ
- How many Embedded Engineering jobs are listed in San Diego, CA, United States?
- This page currently shows 48 Embedded Engineering jobs in San Diego, CA, United States.
- What salary data is available for Embedded Engineering jobs in San Diego, CA, United States?
- Salary comparison includes San Diego metro ($145K P50, $125K-$176K P25-P75, 126 postings) and California ($180K P50, $147K-$210K P25-P75, 1,324 postings).
- Which companies are hiring for Embedded Engineering roles in San Diego, CA, United States?
- Current listings include roles from Apple (41 jobs, 34%), Qualcomm (20 jobs, 16%), Northrop Grumman (15 jobs, 12%), 31 MSI - (Marvell Semiconductor Inc.) US (14 jobs, 11%), and Shield AI (4 jobs, 3%).
- What seniority levels are common for Embedded Engineering jobs in San Diego, CA, United States?
- The visible seniority mix includes Mid (26 jobs, 54%), Senior (18 jobs, 38%), and Entry (4 jobs, 8%).
- What work schedules are common for Embedded Engineering jobs in San Diego, CA, United States?
- The visible schedule mix includes Full time (48 jobs, 100%).
- What Embedded Engineering job titles are common in San Diego, CA, United States?
- Common titles include Manager of Engineering (2 jobs, 4%), Senior Embedded Software Engineer (2 jobs, 4%), Senior Software Engineer (2 jobs, 4%), Software Engineer, Embedded Linux (2 jobs, 4%), and Specialist, Software Engineering (2 jobs, 4%).
- What does this market snapshot include?
- Most visible listings are full-time (48 of 48). Mid-level roles account for 26 of 48 listings. 30 of 48 visible postings include structured pay data.
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