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Embedded Engineer Salary in Seattle

Embedded Engineer Job Description

An embedded engineer works with both hardware and software in embedded systems within a company. Each company will have its own unique embedded systems that require maintenance, troubleshooting, adjustments and reconfiguaration. To be effective in this position, an embedded engineer needs to have excellent knowledge of C and C++ coding for hardware, understanding of how various operating systems work and working knowledge of assembly languages like x86 or ARM.

It is useful for embedded engineers to understand electronics well, as they will be dealing with a variety of hardware systems. If a company works on the Internet of Things (IoT) hardware devices, understanding of HMI programming or audio stacks is beneficial.

Living and Working in Seattle

Over the years, Seattle has been referred to as the next Silicon Valley because of the continued, rapid increase in tech companies moving to or starting up here. In 2016, Seattle was listed as the fasted growing city for tech jobs in the entire USA with a 10.7% increase. Large companies, including Amazon and AirBnB, are increasing their office spaces within the city to attract more tech professionals. Amazon accounts for more than 30,000 of the tech employees currently working in Seattle.

Seattle is a highly desirable place to live. There are numerous outdoor recreation opportunities immediately outside the city as well as a diverse selection of entertainment in the city. Capitol Hill, Mount Baker, West Seattle, South Lake Union and Leschi are all popular neighborhoods for working professionals.

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Based on real Hired interview data, Embedded Engineers in Seattle earn an average annual salary of
Based on real Hired interview data, Embedded Engineers in SF Bay Area earn an average annual salary of
$172,262
The salaries of candidates in this role range from a low of $150,000 to a high of $195,000, with a median salary of $170,000.

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Compare Embedded Engineer salaries by region

Embedded Engineers are highest in demand in SF Bay Area, New York, and London. Browse and compare average salaries in locations where this role is also popular:

  1. SF Bay Area
  2. $183,401
  3. San Diego
  4. $181,666
  5. Los Angeles
  6. $174,428
  7. Atlanta
  8. $168,000
  9. Boston
  10. $165,828
  11. Seattle
  12. $161,008
  13. Chicago
  14. $156,110
  15. New York
  16. $153,963
  17. Washington D.C.
  18. $153,322
  19. Denver
  20. $148,750
  21. Columbus
  22. $145,750
  23. Houston
  24. $145,000
  25. Philadelphia
  26. $142,939
  27. Austin
  28. $142,666
  29. Dallas/Ft Worth
  30. $140,164
  31. Toronto
  32. C$139,104
  33. Tampa
  34. $130,000
  35. France
  36. €100,000
  37. London
  38. £90,836
  39. Phoenix
  40. $80,000
  41. Dublin
  42. €100
  1. SF Bay Area
  2. $183,401
  3. San Diego
  4. $181,666
  5. Los Angeles
  6. $174,428
  7. Atlanta
  8. $168,000
  9. Boston
  10. $165,828
  11. Seattle
  12. $161,008
  13. Chicago
  14. $156,110
  15. New York
  16. $153,963
  17. Washington D.C.
  18. $153,322
  19. Denver
  20. $148,750
  21. Columbus
  22. $145,750
  23. Houston
  24. $145,000
  25. Philadelphia
  26. $142,939
  27. Austin
  28. $142,666
  29. Dallas/Ft Worth
  30. $140,164
  31. Toronto
  32. C$139,104
  33. Tampa
  34. $130,000
  35. France
  36. €100,000
  37. London
  38. £90,836
  39. Phoenix
  40. $80,000
  41. Dublin
  42. €100
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Where Embedded Engineers are highest in demand

    Embedded Engineers are highest in demand in SF Bay Area, New York, and London. Browse and compare average salaries in locations where this role is also popular: