Embedded engineers live where firmware meets silicon: ARM cores, sensors, buses, power budgets. Recruiters look past 'C++ and STM32' for concrete numbers, firmware size, RAM use, reaction time, and proof you've shipped through certification. This template helps you package that depth on one page that hardware-savvy hiring managers actually trust.
Copy these as starting points and swap in your own numbers.
2024-2025 estimates. Wide ranges by experience and seniority.
Yes. Most companies hire on portfolio and experience, not a diploma. But you need to read schematics and use a scope, so without that you'll be stuck at junior. Self-taught engineers close the gap with pet projects on STM32 or ESP32.
It depends on the domain. STM32 and Nordic cover defense, medtech and automotive where pay is higher. ESP32 dominates IoT and consumer electronics with easier junior entry. In Ukraine, STM32 demand is currently stronger thanks to defense work.
Bare-metal can be enough at junior level, but mid-level roles almost always expect FreeRTOS or Zephyr. RTOS is a baseline tool once you have dozens of tasks, timers, and interrupt priorities to juggle.
Harder than web because you often need physical board access. Pure remote does exist, especially in firmware or driver work. Hybrid setups, where the team couriers boards to your home, became normal in Ukrainian companies after 2022.