Embedded Software Engineer Job Description Apr 2023 | Toptal®

An embedded software developer role often covers a large area of different technologies, and job listings in this area usually need to be very specific. Since every embedded environment is different—often significantly so—finding the right person for the job can be a lengthy and involved process.

The popularization of hobbyist platforms such as the Arduino, ESP8266, ESP32, and even Raspberry Pi has resulted in an increase of software developers who have at least some familiarity with embedded development. But industrial platforms tend to be completely unlike the open, hobbyist ones.

This example job listing is for an embedded software (firmware) engineer for an IoT platform based on the popular ATmega32U4 microcontroller used in Arduino products. By changing the relevant specifics where indicated, it can be used as a template to help you write the perfect job ad and hire the person that matches specific project criteria.