Embedded Systems & Firmware Job Market Trends

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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.

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.

Modbus

1K-2K
Employers
-18%
Growth

A communication protocol used for transmitting information between electronic devices over serial lines, widely utilized in industrial environments. It facilitates communication in systems that connect devices like PLCs, sensors, computers, and instruments.

Hardware Engineer

900-1.8K
Employers
-20%
Growth

Designs and develops hardware components and systems, ensuring they meet performance, reliability, and cost requirements.

Simulink

800-1.6K
Employers
-21%
Growth

A block diagram environment for multidomain simulation and model-based design. Used extensively for embedded systems, it facilitates design, simulation, automatic code generation, and testing of systems and software.

Assembly (Software)

5K-10K
Employers
-22%
Growth

A low-level programming language that provides direct control over hardware, often used for performance-critical applications.

Robotics

5K-10K
Employers
-23%
Growth

The design, construction, and operation of robots, often for tasks that are dangerous, repetitive, or require precision.

RTOS

1K-2K
Employers
-24%
Growth

Real-Time Operating Systems are designed to meet real-time application needs by providing predictable response times. They prioritize tasks to ensure timely execution for critical operations.