Design and program the firmware and hardware-software interface for embedded computing systems — automotive controllers, IoT devices, medical instruments, drones, robotics. Bridge electrical engineering and low-level software development.
Pay
$85,000
Lower reported wage
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$175,000
Upper reported wage
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Mapped to Software Developers (15-1252) — the BLS SOC that captures embedded/firmware engineering. 10.2% growth driven by IoT, EV, and edge AI.
Annual median review, October 27, 2026: The stored BLS occupation includes a broader population than this specialty, title, or credential. No separate annual median for this role has been verified in the reviewed source, so the broader occupation median is not presented as its own. Sources: https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_stru.htm . Existing employment and projection figures were not refreshed.
SOC 15-1252BLS EP 2025-35Verified 2026-05-02View on BLS
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