Last updated 2026-07-05
283 Embedded Engineering Jobs in San Jose, CA, United States
Browse 283 Embedded Engineering jobs across San Jose, CA, United States. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Embedded Engineering jobs in San Jose, CA, United States
Professionals specializing in developing and optimizing software for embedded systems and devices.
San Jose, CA, United States Embedded Engineering salary data
Salary figures are based on postings with disclosed compensation and are shown as annualized ranges when available.
Hourly Embedded Engineering roles near San Jose, CA, United States pay a median rate of $44/hr based on 4 postings.
| Pay type | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $138K | $160K–$216K | $245K |
| Hourly | $44/hr | $44/hr | $44/hr |
| Scope | P50 salary | P25-P75 range | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $180K | $147K-$210K | 1,324 postings |
| U.S. | $168K | $139K-$200K | 2,559 postings |
Pay visibility: 167 of 283 visible postings include structured pay data (59%).
Explore San Jose, CA, United States Embedded Engineering salary data.
Companies with current Embedded Engineering listings
| Company | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| Apple | 117 |
| 47 | |
| NVIDIA Corporation | 40 |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc | 33 |
| Waymo | 17 |
| HPE | 16 |
| SpaceX | 16 |
Embedded Engineering jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 278 | 98% |
| Internship | 5 | 2% |
Embedded Engineering jobs by seniority
Common Embedded Engineering job titles
| Title | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Embedded Software Engineer | 5 | 2% |
| Software Engineer III | 5 | 2% |
| Firmware Engineer | 4 | 1% |
| Software Engineer | 4 | 1% |
| ASIC Engineering Technical Leader | 3 | 1% |
Embedded Engineering jobs by listed location
| Location | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA, United States | 79 | 33% |
| Santa Clara, CA, United States | 48 | 20% |
| Mountain View, CA, United States | 39 | 16% |
| Sunnyvale, CA, United States | 39 | 16% |
| Palo Alto, CA, United States | 35 | 15% |
FAQ
- How many Embedded Engineering jobs are listed in San Jose, CA, United States?
- This page currently shows 283 Embedded Engineering jobs in San Jose, CA, United States.
- What salary data is available for Embedded Engineering jobs in San Jose, CA, United States?
- Salary comparison includes California ($180K P50, $147K-$210K P25-P75, 1,324 postings) and U.S. ($168K P50, $139K-$200K P25-P75, 2,559 postings).
- Which companies are hiring for Embedded Engineering roles in San Jose, CA, United States?
- Current listings include roles from Apple (117 jobs, 18%), Google (47 jobs, 7%), NVIDIA Corporation (40 jobs, 6%), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (33 jobs, 5%), and Waymo (17 jobs, 3%).
- What seniority levels are common for Embedded Engineering jobs in San Jose, CA, United States?
- The visible seniority mix includes Mid (140 jobs, 49%), Senior (125 jobs, 44%), Entry (11 jobs, 4%), and Intern (7 jobs, 2%).
- What work schedules are common for Embedded Engineering jobs in San Jose, CA, United States?
- The visible schedule mix includes Full time (278 jobs, 98%) and Internship (5 jobs, 2%).
- What Embedded Engineering job titles are common in San Jose, CA, United States?
- Common titles include Senior Embedded Software Engineer (5 jobs, 2%), Software Engineer III (5 jobs, 2%), Firmware Engineer (4 jobs, 1%), Software Engineer (4 jobs, 1%), and ASIC Engineering Technical Leader (3 jobs, 1%).
- What does this market snapshot include?
- Most visible listings are full-time (278 of 283). Mid-level roles account for 140 of 283 listings. 167 of 283 visible postings include structured pay data.
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