Embedded Systems & Firmware Job Market Trends

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Zephyr (Software)

600-1.2K
Employers
+60%
Growth

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

Rust (Software)

2K-4K
Employers
+48%
Growth

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

Modbus

2K-4K
Employers
+39%
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.

I2C

1.75K-3.5K
Employers
+29%
Growth

A communication protocol used in electronics for exchanging data between integrated circuits on a circuit board.

Signal Integrity

700-1.4K
Employers
+28%
Growth

Refers to the quality and reliability of electrical signals in electronic systems, ensuring they are transmitted without distortion or loss.

ASIC

1K-2K
Employers
+27%
Growth

Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) is a custom-designed chip optimized for a specific application or task, offering high performance and efficiency.

Firmware Engineer

700-1.4K
Employers
+27%
Growth

Develops and maintains firmware, the low-level software that controls hardware devices.

SCADA

5K-10K
Employers
+24%
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

5K-10K
Employers
+24%
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.