Skill report · Hardware & Embedded
Embedded Systems: demand in job postings
Embedded Systems is named in 4% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (1,090 postings), most often for Embedded Software Engineer at 75%, Robotics Engineer at 19% and Software Engineer at 8%. When a posting names it, 70% list it as required.
From 28,652 postings in the United States and Canada, April 23, 2026 to October 20, 2026. Updated October 20, 2026. How we count
- Postings naming it
- 1,0904% of all postings
- Required when named
- 70%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 56%of the postings naming it
Over time
Its share of postings has held steady since October 2023, comparing like with like.
The roles that ask for it most
The share of each role's postings that name Embedded Systems.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Embedded Software Engineer | |
| Robotics Engineer | |
| Software Engineer | |
| Engineering Manager | |
| Security Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming Embedded Systems that also name each.
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Aerospace & Defense33%
- Manufacturing & Industrial13%
- Automotive & Mobility9%
- Healthcare3%
Quick answers
Is Embedded Systems in demand?
Embedded Systems is named in 4% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 1,090 postings, and required in 70% of those. Its share of postings has held steady since October 2023, comparing like with like.
Which jobs ask for Embedded Systems?
Embedded Software Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Software Engineer and Engineering Manager postings name it most often: 75% of Embedded Software Engineer postings, 19% of Robotics Engineer postings, 8% of Software Engineer postings.
What skills go with Embedded Systems?
Postings that name Embedded Systems most often also name C++, C, Linux and Python.