What skills are most in demand for Senior Embedded Systems Engineer roles?

The top skills required for Senior Embedded Systems Engineer positions include various technical skills.

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United Kingdom

Market analysis based on live job data.

£60,000 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

£51,618 £60,000 £90,000

Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer in United Kingdom is £60,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 7 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at £51,618, while senior specialists can earn up to £90,000. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately £490 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United Kingdom citing Senior Embedded Systems Engineer.

📊 Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Senior Embedded Systems Engineer over the last 6 months in United Kingdom.

📊 Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Senior Embedded Systems Engineer in United Kingdom.

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	535	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing Senior Embedded Systems Engineer	7	0	0
As % of all permanent jobs in United Kingdom	0.12%	0.11%	0.10%
Number of salaries quoted	4	0	0
Entry Level	£51,618
Junior	£51,618
Median Salary	£60,000
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	£60,685
Expert / Top Earners	£90,000

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name	Frequency %	Action
spi	15%	Learn This
uart	15%	Learn This
Python	15%	Learn This
embedded linux	13%	Learn This
Linux	20%	Learn This
i2c	20%	Learn This
can	15%	Learn This
C++	15%	Learn This
microcontrollers	15%	Learn This
ethernet	15%	Learn This
oscilloscopes	10%	Learn This