Job title
Sr. Embedded Software Engineer H-1B Salaries
104 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $125k.
Median base
$125k
Middle 50%
$107k–$145k
Filings
104
Top sponsor
Rivian Automotive
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 4 | $151k |
| FY2025 | 16 | $160k |
| FY2024 | 11 | $135k |
| FY2023 | 15 | $135k |
| FY2022 | 11 | $125k |
| FY2021 | 14 | $121k |
| FY2020 | 6 | $105k |
| FY2019 | 8 | $115k |
| FY2018 | 7 | $90k |
| FY2017 | 5 | $88k |
| FY2016 | 7 | $125k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr. Embedded Software Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr. Embedded Software Engineer is $125k (FY2026), from 104 filings. The middle 50% earn between $107k and $145k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr. Embedded Software Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Sr. Embedded Software Engineer are Rivian Automotive, Brighthire Search Partners, Freudenberg Battery Power Systems.
- Where are most H-1B Sr. Embedded Software Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr. Embedded Software Engineer roles are Palo Alto, CA, Northridge, CA, Newark, CA.
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