Embedded Software Engineering Director Salary in the United States

Embedded Software Engineering Director Salary

How much does an Embedded Software Engineering Director make in the United States? The average Embedded Software Engineering Director salary in the United States is $226,185 as of June 27, 2024, but the range typically falls between $198,194 and $255,922. 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. 

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10th Percentile Embedded Software Engineering Director Salary $172,709 US June 27, 2024
25th Percentile Embedded Software Engineering Director Salary $198,194 US June 27, 2024
50th Percentile Embedded Software Engineering Director Salary $226,185 US June 27, 2024
75th Percentile Embedded Software Engineering Director Salary $255,922 US June 27, 2024
90th Percentile Embedded Software Engineering Director Salary $282,995 US June 27, 2024
25% $198,194 10% $172,709 90% $282,995 75% $255,922 $226,185 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Embedded Software Engineering Director

Embedded Software Engineering Director directs development projects that design, develop, test, debug, and implement embedded software and systems. Develops resource allocation plans for development projects that support productivity objectives. Being an Embedded Software Engineering Director facilitates cross functional collaboration. Integrates best practices, including firmware design-review methodologies, for the development of software and firmware source code in C/C++, Embedded C, and other languages. Additionally, Embedded Software Engineering Director extensive experience with firmware and software development toolsets utilized in project tracking, workflow management, build and test automation, continuous integration, quality assurance, and software lifecycle management. Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field. Typically reports to senior management. The Embedded Software Engineering Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be an Embedded Software Engineering Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Embedded Software Engineering Director Pay Difference by Location

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