Why embedded engineers are paid less?
First, embedded software itself is considered niche field, that’s mean the sample size will be lower than general purpose software engineer. This mean there is less supply , but also less demand. Since technology shift to a higher level of abstraction, you might need to learn new technology.
Which paid most?
Highest Paying Occupations
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|---|---|
| Family medicine physicians | $207,380 per year |
| Chief executives | $185,950 per year |
| Nurse anesthetists | $183,580 per year |
| Dentists, all other specialists | $183,300 per year |
What does an embedded engineer do?
Embedded engineers write code, but unlike software engineers, they need a deep understanding of the hardware it runs on. An embedded engineer knows the schematics of hardware and how chip datasheets relate to the code written for them.
What is the average salary of an embedded software engineer?
That means you can expect a more than reasonable salary. According to Glassdoor , the average yearly salary for an embedded software engineer in the United States is around 83,000 USD.
What is the job outlook for embedded systems engineering?
While the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) doesn’t have a specific category for embedded systems engineering, it does offer job outlook data for some related fields. The BLS projects electrical and electronics engineering jobs to grow by 2\% and software developer jobs to grow by 21\% between 2018 and 2028.
Can you be a freelance embedded software engineer?
Both of those trends put together mean that yes, you can be a freelance embedded software engineer. But here is our number one piece of advice if you’re looking to go down this particular career path: Build a network before you start – Starting from scratch in this highly technical field is very difficult as a freelancer.