embedded software jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-09-03, embedded software appears in 383 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Embedded Software Engineer roles, with demand up 82% vs the prior 4 weeks.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions about embedded software
+Is embedded software in demand in 2026?
Yes. embedded software appears in 383 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-09-03, with demand up 82% vs the prior 4 weeks. It is most often required for Embedded Software Engineer roles (23% of Embedded Software Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require embedded software?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-09-03, the job titles most likely to require embedded software are Embedded Software Engineer (23% of postings list embedded software), Software Engineer (19% of postings list embedded software), Systems Engineer (6% of postings list embedded software).
+What skills are commonly paired with embedded software?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-09-03), embedded software most often appears alongside C++, Python, C, Linux, debugging.
+Where is embedded software most in demand?
As of 2026-09-03, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring embedded software are Costa Mesa, Palo Alto, Boston, Los Angeles, San Jose, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
+How can I keep up with new embedded software content and jobs?
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Weekly job postings requiring embedded software — last 90 days
Salary distribution
Box = 25th–75th percentile · tick = median · whisker = 10th–90th · USD, annualized
Job titles most likely to require embedded software
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Embedded Software Engineer | 88 | 23.0% |
| Software Engineer | 74 | 19.3% |
| Systems Engineer | 24 | 6.3% |
| Engineering Manager | 12 | 3.1% |
| Wi-Fi Software Engineer | 10 | 2.6% |
| Flight Software Engineer | 9 | 2.3% |
| Technical Program Manager | 8 | 2.1% |
| Software Engineering Manager | 6 | 1.6% |
| Embedded Software Developer | 5 | 1.3% |
| Product Manager | 5 | 1.3% |
Top metros hiring for embedded software
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Mesa | 13 | 3.4% |
| Palo Alto | 11 | 2.9% |
| Boston | 9 | 2.3% |
| Los Angeles | 8 | 2.1% |
| San Jose | 8 | 2.1% |
| Sunnyvale | 8 | 2.1% |
| El Segundo | 7 | 1.8% |
| San Diego | 7 | 1.8% |
| Tucson | 7 | 1.8% |
Skills commonly paired with embedded software
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-09-03. Skills are resolved against the Skillenai canonical taxonomy, so the same entity is counted whether a posting writes 'Python', 'Python 3', or 'python'. Pages refresh weekly (or daily for the top-50 most-requested skills).
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