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Embedded Systems Software Engineer

Embedded Systems Software Engineer

Software Engineer

$148,000

Median Total Comp

$114K

25th%

$205K

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$281K

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The median Embedded Systems Software Engineer salary is $148,000. View Embedded Systems Software Engineer salaries across top companies broken down by base, stock, and bonus. Last updated: 8/16/2025

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United States

Company

Location | Date

Level Name

Tag

Years of Experience

Total / At Company

Total Compensation

Base | Stock (yr) | Bonus
Western Digital Milpitas, CA | 11/20/2024

L2

Firmware

4 yrs

4 yrs

$131,000

115K | N/A | 16K
Emerson Shakopee, MN | 11/14/2024

Senior Lead Engineer

General

12 yrs

12 yrs

$114,000

114K | N/A | N/A
Cerebras Systems Sunnyvale, CA | 11/08/2024

L4

ML / AI

3 yrs

3 yrs

$170,000

170K | N/A | N/A
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  1. What is the salary of a Embedded Systems Software Engineer?

    The average total compensation of a Embedded Systems Software Engineer in United States is $148,000.

  2. What is the minimum salary of a Embedded Systems Software Engineer in United States?

    While there is no minimum salary for a Embedded Systems Software Engineer in United States, the average total compensation is $148,000.

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    A Embedded Systems Software Engineer is paid the most in United States with an average total compensation of $286,000.

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