embedded software jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-06-11, embedded software appears in 460 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Software Engineer roles, with demand down 34% vs the prior 4 weeks.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-06-11
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Frequently asked questions about embedded software
+Is embedded software in demand in 2026?
Yes. embedded software appears in 460 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-06-11, with demand down 34% vs the prior 4 weeks. It is most often required for Software Engineer roles (26% of Software Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require embedded software?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-06-11, the job titles most likely to require embedded software are Software Engineer (26% of postings list embedded software), Embedded Software Engineer (22% of postings list embedded software), Flight Software Engineer (2% of postings list embedded software).
+What skills are commonly paired with embedded software?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-06-11), embedded software most often appears alongside C++, C, Python, Linux, debugging.
+Where is embedded software most in demand?
As of 2026-06-11, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring embedded software are Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Costa Mesa, Los Angeles, Austin, 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
Job titles most likely to require embedded software
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 121 | 26.3% |
| Embedded Software Engineer | 103 | 22.4% |
| Flight Software Engineer | 11 | 2.4% |
| Product Manager | 10 | 2.2% |
| Embedded Engineer | 9 | 2.0% |
| Staff Software Engineer | 7 | 1.5% |
| Technical Program Manager | 7 | 1.5% |
| Firmware Engineer | 6 | 1.3% |
| Systems Engineer | 6 | 1.3% |
| Embedded Software Developer | 5 | 1.1% |
Top metros hiring for embedded software
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 25 | 5.4% |
| Bengaluru | 22 | 4.8% |
| Costa Mesa | 17 | 3.7% |
| Los Angeles | 15 | 3.3% |
| Austin | 12 | 2.6% |
| San Diego | 12 | 2.6% |
| San Francisco | 12 | 2.6% |
| Boston | 11 | 2.4% |
| Palo Alto | 9 | 2.0% |
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 2026-06-11. 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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