Senior Embedded Software Engineer Salary in San Jose, California

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How much does a Senior Embedded Software Engineer make in San Jose, CA? The average Senior Embedded Software Engineer salary in San Jose, CA is $185,569 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $175,816 and $198,126. 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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Embedded Software Developer
Systems Technology Group, Inc. (STG) - Austin , TX
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior C++ Embedded Software Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Embedded Software Developer
EPITEC - Austin , TX
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior C++ Embedded Software Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Embedded Software Engineer
Lumicity - Los Angeles , CA
I'm looking for an Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer with experience on DSP-based firmware ... Knowledge of firmware and software safety requirements for high-reliability systems. * Experience ...
LinkedIn - 10 days ago
Embedded C++ Software Developer
Blue Chip Talent - Austin , TX
Blue Chip Talent is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior C++ Embedded Software Developer in Austin, Texas to design, develop, test, and optimize embedded software solutions. The ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Senior Software Embedded Engineer
Zobility - Palo Alto , CA
Utilize GCC toolchains and GDB for effective development and debugging of embedded software. * Driver Debugging: Investigate and resolve issues related to low-speed IO drivers (e.g. UART, GPIO, SPI ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Senior Firmware Engineer
Engtal - Austin , TX
Develop embedded systems using C/C++ for edge devices. * Design, implement, and release new system components, including processor selection, software requirements, and validation. Required Skills ...
LinkedIn - 6 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Embedded Software Engineer in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Senior Embedded Software Engineer ranges from $175,816 to $198,126 with the average base salary of $185,569. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $184,792 to $212,905 with the average total cash compensation of $196,837.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Senior Embedded Software Engineer: Design, Integration, Software Development, #develop

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