How much does an Embedded Software Engineer V make in San Jose, CA? The average Embedded Software Engineer V salary in San Jose, CA is $201,245 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $186,882 and $214,633. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Embedded Software Engineer V Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Embedded Software Engineer V Salary $173,805 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Embedded Software Engineer V Salary $186,882 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Embedded Software Engineer V Salary $201,245 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Embedded Software Engineer V Salary $214,633 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Embedded Software Engineer V Salary $226,822 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
25% $186,882 10% $173,805 90% $226,822 75% $214,633 $201,245 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Computer Engineering: Computer engineering is a branch of electrical engineering that integrates several fields of computer science and electronic engineering required to develop computer hardware and software.

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ARM: ARM is a family of reduced instruction set computer instruction set architectures for computer processors, configured for various environments.

Analysis 2.65%
Computer Engineering 3.85%
ARM 2.73%
Others 90.77%

Job Description for Embedded Software Engineer V

Embedded Software Engineer V designs, develops, tests, debugs, and implements embedded software and systems. Develops software and firmware source code in C/C++, Embedded C, and other languages. Being an Embedded Software Engineer V understanding of common communication interfaces like SPI, I2C, USB, UART, and others. Utilizes version control, simulation, debugging, and other development tools. Additionally, Embedded Software Engineer V collaborates cross functionally with hardware engineers. Provides engineering support for testing, deployment, and updates. Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Embedded Software Engineer V works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. To be an Embedded Software Engineer V typically requires 10+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Embedded Software Engineer V

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For Embedded Software Engineer V, the upper level is Embedded Software Engineering Manager and then progresses to Embedded Software Engineering Director.

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Embedded Software Engineer V salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Embedded Software Engineer V, the highest Embedded Software Engineer V salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Embedded Software Engineer V salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Embedded Software Engineer V salary is in Miami, FL, where the Embedded Software Engineer V salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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