Most In-Demand Embedded Skills
The most in-demand skills for Embedded roles right now are cpp, linux, embedded-software — ranked across 8207 open postings.
Updated November 1, 2026
| # | Skill | Open postings | 30-day growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cpp | 834 | +834 |
| 2 | linux | 622 | +622 |
| 3 | embedded-software | 591 | +591 |
| 4 | firmware | 498 | +498 |
| 5 | python | 410 | +410 |
| 6 | embedded-systems | 359 | +359 |
| 7 | ai | 311 | +311 |
| 8 | git | 297 | +297 |
| 9 | rtos | 287 | +287 |
| 10 | embedded-linux | 284 | +284 |
| 11 | cloud | 255 | +255 |
| 12 | i2c | 246 | +246 |
| 13 | ci-cd | 232 | +232 |
| 14 | automation | 225 | +225 |
| 15 | networking | 216 | +216 |
| 16 | uart | 208 | +208 |
| 17 | ethernet | 206 | +206 |
| 18 | agile | 166 | +166 |
| 19 | microcontrollers | 161 | +161 |
| 20 | mqtt | 128 | +128 |
| 21 | cmake | 128 | +128 |
| 22 | rust | 122 | +122 |
| 23 | oscilloscope | 122 | +122 |
| 24 | bash | 111 | +111 |
| 25 | jtag | 102 | +102 |
| 26 | fpga | 93 | +93 |
| 27 | test-automation | 86 | +86 |
| 28 | c | 85 | +85 |
| 29 | gitlab | 83 | +83 |
| 30 | machine-learning | 81 | +81 |
| 31 | tcp-ip | 76 | +76 |
| 32 | jenkins | 71 | +71 |
| 33 | version-control | 71 | +71 |
| 34 | matlab | 68 | +68 |
| 35 | unit-testing | 67 | +67 |
| 36 | docker | 65 | +65 |
| 37 | api | 62 | +62 |
| 38 | computer-vision | 60 | +60 |
| 39 | scrum | 59 | +59 |
| 40 | pcie | 59 | +59 |