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Principal Embedded Software Engineer

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Principal Embedded Software Engineer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings57All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$160,00049 eligible salary records
Employer names33Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$138,965–$175,000Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
036912FY 2018: 5 filings18FY 2019: 1 filings19FY 2020: 3 filings20FY 2021: 10 filings21FY 2022: 9 filings22FY 2023: 7 filings23FY 2024: 11 filings24FY 2025: 7 filings25FY 2026: 4 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*4 filings$172,903 median · n=3

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$150k–$175kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 49 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Principal Embedded Software Engineer45
$162,000 median · n=40 eligible
Principal Embedded Software Engineer I4
$154,652 median · n=2 eligible
Principal Embedded Software Engineer Ii3
$138,965 median · n=3 eligible
Principal Embedded Software Engineer (Osm)1
$91,250 median · n=1 eligible
Principal Embedded Software Engineer, New Prod. Development1
$170,000 median · n=1 eligible
Principal Embedded Software Engineer, New Product Dev.1
$170,000 median · n=1 eligible
Principal Embedded Software Engineer, Self-Driving1
— median · n=0 eligible
Sr Principal Embedded Software Engineer - Kbgfjg104607-61
$175,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Lake Forest, CA5
$139,818 median · n=5 eligible
Sunnyvale, CA5
$197,286 median · n=5 eligible
San Jose, CA4
$198,130 median · n=2 eligible
Cambridge, MA3
$135,304 median · n=1 eligible
Chandler, AZ3
$99,000 median · n=3 eligible
Richardson, TX3
$145,145 median · n=2 eligible
Anaheim, CA2
$149,480 median · n=2 eligible
Bedford, MA2
$137,821 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
86.0%Certified LCAs
Certified49 86.0%
Certified - Withdrawn4 7.0%
Withdrawn3 5.3%
Denied1 1.8%

Denominator: all 57 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Nokia Of America Corporation5
$197,286 median · n=5 eligible
Cambridge Mobile Telematics, Inc.4
$154,652 median · n=2 eligible
Alcon Research, LLC3
$142,667 median · n=3 eligible
Covidien Lp3
$166,631 median · n=3 eligible
Microchip Technology Inc.3
$99,000 median · n=3 eligible
3d Systems, Inc.2
$164,500 median · n=2 eligible
Alcon Research, Ltd.2
$138,965 median · n=2 eligible
Airspace Experience Technologies Inc2
$125,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$160,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$115,015
25th percentile$138,965
Median (50th)$160,000
75th percentile$175,000
90th percentile$199,851

n=49 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology

Salary filing history

57 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Airspace Experience Technologies IncPrincipal Embedded Software Engineer

Filing details

$125,000 /yr

I-200-26139-927987
Reported wage: $125,000 / year
Annualized: $125,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-27
Employment end: 2029-05-24
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Detroit, MI05/19/202605/25/2026
Airspace Experience Technologies IncPrincipal Embedded Software Engineer

Filing details

$125,000 /yr

I-200-26139-926190
Reported wage: $125,000 / year
Annualized: $125,000
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-19
Employment end: 2029-05-24
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Detroit, MI05/19/202605/25/2026
Re:Car, Inc.Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Filing details

$173,583.77 /yr

I-200-26026-589810
Reported wage: $173,583.77 / year
Annualized: $173,584
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-02
Employment end: 2029-01-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Troy, MI01/26/202602/01/2026
Covidien LpPrincipal Embedded Software Engineer

Filing details

$172,903 /yr

I-200-25324-425091
Reported wage: $172,903–$175,000 / year
Annualized: $172,903
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-28
Employment end: 2028-12-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Lafayette, CO11/20/202512/15/2025
Bp America Inc.Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Filing details

$217,630 /yr

I-200-25238-267395
Reported wage: $217,630 / year
Annualized: $217,630
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-03
Employment end: 2028-10-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mountain View, CA08/26/202510/15/2025
Aperia Technologies, Inc.Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Filing details

$160,000 /yr

I-200-25115-907928
Reported wage: $160,000 / year
Annualized: $160,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-02
Employment end: 2028-08-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Mateo, CA04/25/202508/31/2025
Aperia Technologies, Inc.Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Filing details

$160,000 /yr

I-200-25090-815777
Reported wage: $160,000 / year
Annualized: $160,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-07
Employment end: 2028-08-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Mateo, CA03/31/202509/01/2025
Irobot CorporationPrincipal Embedded Software Engineer

Filing details

$157,465 /yr

I-200-22292-539312
Reported wage: $157,465 / year
Annualized: $157,465
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-12-05
Employment end: 2026-03-16
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Bedford, MA10/19/202203/17/2023
Harman International Industries, Inc.Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Filing details

$148,269 /yr

I-200-24278-385715
Reported wage: $148,269 / year
Annualized: $148,269
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-11
Employment end: 2028-03-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Richardson, TX10/04/202404/01/2025
Tesla, Inc.Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Filing details

$240,000 /yr

I-200-24269-362397
Reported wage: $240,000 / year
Annualized: $240,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-02
Employment end: 2027-11-03
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Palo Alto, CA09/25/202411/04/2024
Tesla, Inc.Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Filing details

$240,000 /yr

I-200-24269-362402
Reported wage: $240,000 / year
Annualized: $240,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-02
Employment end: 2027-11-03
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Westford, MA09/25/202411/04/2024
Alcon Research, LLCPrincipal Embedded Software Engineer

Filing details

$149,816 /yr

I-200-24267-358025
Reported wage: $149,816 / year
Annualized: $149,816
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-09-30
Employment end: 2028-01-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Lake Forest, CA09/23/202401/15/2025
Ler Techforce, LLCPrincipal Embedded Software Engineer

Filing details

$125,000 /yr

I-200-24263-351594
Reported wage: $125,000 / year
Annualized: $125,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-09-26
Employment end: 2027-10-27
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN09/19/202410/28/2024
Cambridge Mobile Telematics, Inc.Principal Embedded Software Engineer I

Filing details

$174,000 /yr

I-200-24200-206225
Reported wage: $174,000 / year
Annualized: $174,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-07-25
Employment end: 2027-07-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

New Orleans, LA07/18/202407/31/2024
Rgb SystemsPrincipal Embedded Software Engineer

Filing details

$151,549 /yr

I-200-24191-184690
Reported wage: $151,549–$169,300.04 / year
Annualized: $151,549
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-07-16
Employment end: 2027-12-16
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Anaheim, CA07/09/202412/17/2024
Symbotic LLCPrincipal Embedded Software Engineer

Filing details

$173,000 /yr

I-200-24184-168368
Reported wage: $173,000–$225,000 / year
Annualized: $173,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-07-10
Employment end: 2027-08-11
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Wilmington, MA07/02/202408/12/2024
Dataremote Inc.Sr Principal Embedded Software Engineer - Kbgfjg104607-6

Filing details

$175,000 /yr

I-200-24130-974909
Reported wage: $175,000 / year
Annualized: $175,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-16
Employment end: 2027-09-23
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Miami, FL05/09/202409/24/2024
3d Systems, Inc.Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Filing details

$164,000 /yr

I-200-24114-917343
Reported wage: $164,000 / year
Annualized: $164,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-30
Employment end: 2027-09-15
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Diego, CA04/23/202409/16/2024
Cambridge Mobile Telematics, Inc.Principal Embedded Software Engineer I

Filing details

$135,304 /yr

I-200-24024-663589
Reported wage: $135,304–$174,000 / year
Annualized: $135,304
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-01-31
Employment end: 2027-01-29
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Cambridge, MA01/24/202401/30/2024
Cambridge Mobile Telematics, Inc.Principal Embedded Software Engineer I

Filing details

$135,304 per month

I-200-24022-655554
Reported wage: $135,304–$174,000 / month
Annualized: $1,623,648
Status: Denied
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-01-24
Employment end: 2027-01-29
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Cambridge, MA01/22/202401/30/2024
Cambridge Mobile Telematics, Inc.Principal Embedded Software Engineer I

Filing details

$135,304 /yr

I-200-24016-642952
Reported wage: $135,304–$174,000 / year
Annualized: $135,304
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-01-16
Employment end: 2027-01-18
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Cambridge, MA01/16/202401/19/2024
Microchip Technology Inc.Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Filing details

$99,000 /yr

I-200-23353-579677
Reported wage: $99,000–$129,000 / year
Annualized: $99,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-12-27
Employment end: 2027-05-24
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Chandler, AZ12/19/202305/25/2024
Covidien LpPrincipal Embedded Software Engineer

Filing details

$166,631 /yr

I-200-23256-343747
Reported wage: $166,631–$172,541 / year
Annualized: $166,631
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-09-20
Employment end: 2027-03-11
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Lafayette, CO09/13/202303/12/2024
3d Systems, Inc.Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Filing details

$165,000 /yr

I-200-23241-304154
Reported wage: $165,000 / year
Annualized: $165,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-09-06
Employment end: 2027-02-04
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Diego, CA08/29/202302/05/2024
Nokia Of America CorporationPrincipal Embedded Software Engineer

Filing details

$209,438.18 /yr

I-200-23124-993419
Reported wage: $209,438.18 / year
Annualized: $209,438
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-11
Employment end: 2026-09-19
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Sunnyvale, CA05/04/202309/20/2023

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.