Embedded Systems & Firmware Job Market Trends

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ROS 2

150-300
Employers
+22%
Growth

An open-source robotics middleware designed to facilitate communication between robotic components, provide tools and libraries for building robotic applications. It offers a flexible and scalable architecture supporting various hardware and software platforms.

Robotics Software Engineer

120-240
Employers
-3%
Growth

Develops software for controlling and operating robots, ensuring they perform tasks accurately and efficiently.

Zephyr (Software)

300-600
Employers
-4%
Growth

An open-source real-time operating system (RTOS) for connected, resource-constrained, and embedded devices.

Rust (Software)

1.5K-3K
Employers
-8%
Growth

A systems programming language focused on safety, speed, and concurrency, often used for developing performance-critical applications.

TwinCat

150-300
Employers
-9%
Growth

A software platform developed by Beckhoff for automation solutions, integrating PLC, motion control, and robotics functionalities. It supports real-time control and interoperability for various industrial applications.

Hardware Test Engineer

100-200
Employers
-10%
Growth

Designs and conducts tests on hardware components and systems, ensuring they meet performance and reliability standards.

SMT

120-240
Employers
-14%
Growth

Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) refers to the method of mounting electronic components directly onto the surface of printed circuit boards.

SCADA

3K-6K
Employers
-15%
Growth

A control system architecture that uses computers, networked data communications, and graphical user interfaces for high-level process supervisory management. It is commonly used to monitor and control infrastructure and facility-based processes across various industries.

Supervisory control and data acquisition

3K-6K
Employers
-15%
Growth

A system used to monitor and control industrial processes remotely, providing real-time data acquisition and supervisory control capabilities. It enhances efficiency and safety in industries such as utilities and manufacturing.