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Staff Embedded Software Engineer
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsStaff Embedded Software Engineer insights
Total filings97All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$170,00080 eligible salary records
Employer names51Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$148,750–$210,000Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*12 filings$215,000 median · n=8
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$150k–$175kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 80 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Staff Embedded Software Engineer79
$170,000 median · n=67 eligible
Senior Staff Embedded Software Engineer5
$166,209 median · n=3 eligible
Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer4
$245,881 median · n=4 eligible
Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Robotics2
$116,101 median · n=2 eligible
Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Self-Driving2
$202,500 median · n=2 eligible
Staff Embedded Software Engineer (Software Develop1
— median · n=0 eligible
Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Self-Driving1
$200,000 median · n=1 eligible
Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Android1
$234,062 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Palo Alto, CA28
$216,000 median · n=21 eligible
San Jose, CA9
$172,500 median · n=8 eligible
Sunnyvale, CA8
$162,273 median · n=8 eligible
Redmond, WA6
$136,359 median · n=4 eligible
Mountain View, CA4
$203,500 median · n=4 eligible
Santa Clara, CA3
$146,500 median · n=2 eligible
San Francisco, CA3
$190,000 median · n=3 eligible
Atlanta, GA2
$140,000 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
82.5%Certified LCAs
Certified80 82.5%
Certified - Withdrawn17 17.5%
Denominator: all 97 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Rivian Automotive, LLC15
$210,000 median · n=9 eligible
Rivian And Vw Group Technology, LLC9
$217,936 median · n=7 eligible
Fortinet, Inc.6
$162,273 median · n=6 eligible
Stryker Corporation6
$125,263 median · n=6 eligible
Ford Motor Company4
$224,729 median · n=4 eligible
Marvell Semiconductor, Inc.4
$146,500 median · n=4 eligible
St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.4
$145,000 median · n=4 eligible
Lightmatter, Inc.3
$215,000 median · n=3 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$170,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$130,720
25th percentile$148,750
Median (50th)$170,000
75th percentile$210,000
90th percentile$234,257
n=80 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
97 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Materials, Inc. | Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $245,000I-200-26166-017498 Reported wage: $245,000 / year Annualized: $245,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Francisco, CA | 06/15/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $263,222.05I-200-26121-860358 Reported wage: $263,222.05 / year Annualized: $263,222 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-08 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Palo Alto, CA | 05/01/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Rivian And Volkswagen Group Technologies, LLC | Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $255,750I-200-26106-803150 Reported wage: $255,750 / year Annualized: $255,750 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-23 Employment end: 2029-10-02 Worker positions: 1 | Palo Alto, CA | 04/16/2026 | 10/03/2026 |
| Lightmatter, Inc. | Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $215,000I-200-26071-699967 Reported wage: $215,000 / year Annualized: $215,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-19 Employment end: 2029-03-15 Worker positions: 1 | Mountain View, CA | 03/12/2026 | 03/16/2026 |
| Lightmatter, Inc. | Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $215,000I-200-26072-700568 Reported wage: $215,000 / year Annualized: $215,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-19 Employment end: 2029-03-15 Worker positions: 1 | Mountain View, CA | 03/12/2026 | 03/16/2026 |
| Bruker Nano, Inc. | Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $201,600I-200-26061-674177 Reported wage: $201,600 / year Annualized: $201,600 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-09 Employment end: 2029-04-09 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 03/02/2026 | 04/10/2026 |
| Deere & Company | Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $128,200I-200-26048-645351 Reported wage: $128,200–$138,200 / year Annualized: $128,200 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-24 Employment end: 2029-08-14 Worker positions: 1 | Cedar Falls, IA | 02/17/2026 | 08/15/2026 |
| Rivian And Volkswagen Group Technologies, LLC | Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $198,500I-200-26040-629032 Reported wage: $198,500 / year Annualized: $198,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-17 Employment end: 2029-02-15 Worker positions: 1 | Palo Alto, CA | 02/09/2026 | 02/16/2026 |
| Rivian And Vw Group Technology, LLC | Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $241,800I-200-24303-439839 Reported wage: $241,800 / year Annualized: $241,800 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-13 Employment end: 2027-11-17 Worker positions: 1 | Palo Alto, CA | 10/29/2024 | 11/18/2024 |
| Rivian And Vw Group Technology, LLC | Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $241,800I-200-24340-520723 Reported wage: $241,800 / year Annualized: $241,800 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-13 Employment end: 2027-12-04 Worker positions: 1 | Palo Alto, CA | 12/05/2024 | 12/05/2024 |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $188,306.25I-200-24117-931594 Reported wage: $188,306.25 / year Annualized: $188,306 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-12 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Palo Alto, CA | 04/26/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $202,549.5I-200-25113-896427 Reported wage: $202,549.5 / year Annualized: $202,550 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-14 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Palo Alto, CA | 04/23/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Ford Motor Company | Senior Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $226,138I-200-25253-300504 Reported wage: $226,138–$260,000 / year Annualized: $226,138 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-17 Employment end: 2028-10-12 Worker positions: 1 | Palo Alto, CA | 09/10/2025 | 10/13/2025 |
| St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc. | Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $140,000I-200-25195-171754 Reported wage: $140,000–$160,000 / year Annualized: $140,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-07-21 Employment end: 2028-07-21 Worker positions: 1 | Atlanta, GA | 07/14/2025 | 07/22/2025 |
| Stryker Corporation | Senior Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $166,209.42I-200-25195-172016 Reported wage: $166,209.42–$217,500 / year Annualized: $166,209 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-07-21 Employment end: 2028-10-29 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 07/14/2025 | 10/30/2025 |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $255,750I-200-25167-096939 Reported wage: $255,750 / year Annualized: $255,750 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-24 Employment end: 2028-07-27 Worker positions: 1 | Palo Alto, CA | 06/16/2025 | 07/28/2025 |
| St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc. | Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $206,315I-200-25137-988354 Reported wage: $206,315–$250,000 / year Annualized: $206,315 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-23 Employment end: 2028-06-01 Worker positions: 1 | Pleasanton, CA | 05/17/2025 | 06/02/2025 |
| Chargepoint, Inc. | Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $199,534I-200-24192-186111 Reported wage: $199,534–$235,800 / year Annualized: $199,534 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-02 Employment end: 2027-10-14 Worker positions: 1 | Campbell, CA | 07/10/2024 | 10/15/2024 |
| Devicor Medical Products | Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $181,015.26I-200-25113-893373 Reported wage: $181,015.26 / year Annualized: $181,015 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-30 Employment end: 2028-07-13 Worker positions: 1 | Cincinnati, OH | 04/23/2025 | 07/14/2025 |
| Fortinet, Inc. | Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $152,831I-200-25107-877353 Reported wage: $152,831–$193,686 / year Annualized: $152,831 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-24 Employment end: 2028-09-25 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 04/17/2025 | 09/26/2025 |
| Qnovo, Inc. | Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $200,000I-200-25104-861743 Reported wage: $200,000 / year Annualized: $200,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-21 Employment end: 2028-05-18 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 04/14/2025 | 05/19/2025 |
| Lightmatter, Inc. | Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $195,000I-200-25093-830191 Reported wage: $195,000–$219,000 / year Annualized: $195,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-10 Employment end: 2028-05-11 Worker positions: 1 | Boston, MA | 04/03/2025 | 05/12/2025 |
| Peak Energy Technologies, Inc. | Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $155,605I-200-25076-782417 Reported wage: $155,605–$230,000 / year Annualized: $155,605 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-03-24 Employment end: 2028-03-30 Worker positions: 1 | Burlingame, CA | 03/17/2025 | 03/31/2025 |
| Rivian And Vw Group Technology, LLC | Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $220,000I-200-25056-723347 Reported wage: $220,000 / year Annualized: $220,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-03-04 Employment end: 2028-02-24 Worker positions: 1 | Palo Alto, CA | 02/25/2025 | 02/25/2025 |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | Staff Embedded Software Engineer | $196,200I-200-23024-722575 Reported wage: $196,200 / year Annualized: $196,200 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-02-11 Employment end: 2026-06-26 Worker positions: 1 | Palo Alto, CA | 01/24/2023 | 06/27/2023 |
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