Hire Embedded Software Developer in Poland

Why hire an Embedded Software Developer in Poland?

You hire an Embedded Software Developer in Poland because the country combines a strong engineering tradition with experience in automotive, industrial automation, aerospace, medical devices and IoT. Many global manufacturers and suppliers run R&D centres in Poland, so there is a pool of experienced C/C++ and embedded specialists with good English and full EU legal certainty, at a significantly lower total cost than Western Europe.

Polish embedded developers work closely with hardware teams and know the requirements of safety-critical industries, from automotive standards to medical devices. The CET time zone gives you a full working-day overlap with the Nordics, DACH, Benelux and the UK, and because Poland is in the EU, GDPR applies directly. Embedded Software Developer recruitment in Poland therefore carries none of the data-transfer and contractual grey zones of far-shore markets.

What does an Embedded Software Developer do?

An Embedded Software Developer writes the software that runs directly on microcontrollers and embedded systems – from drivers and firmware to applications on embedded Linux. At mid level this person owns modules or components from specification to testing on the target hardware.

• Develops firmware and software for microcontrollers and embedded systems in C and C++
• Writes drivers and low-level interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)
• Works with real-time operating systems (RTOS such as FreeRTOS or Zephyr) and embedded Linux
• Analyses requirements and implements them together with hardware engineers
• Debugs on target hardware with oscilloscopes, logic analysers and JTAG
• Writes unit and integration tests, including hardware-in-the-loop
• Optimises memory footprint, runtime and power consumption
• Maintains and updates existing software
• Follows the norms and standards of the industry (e.g. automotive, medical devices)
• Documents design, interfaces and test results

Skills and experience to look for

Look for strong C/C++, hands-on experience with microcontrollers and RTOS, and the ability to debug directly on hardware.

Embedded Software Developer salary in Poland (2026)

An Embedded Software Developer in Poland earns on average roughly 12,000-15,000 PLN gross per month on an employment contract (about €2,800-3,500), while experienced specialists reach up to 20,000 PLN (around €4,650). The exact figure depends on several drivers:

• Experience and ownership of architecture or safety-critical components
• Industry – automotive, aerospace and medical devices pay more
• Specialisation – embedded Linux, functional safety or real-time systems
• Location – Kraków, Wrocław and Warsaw pay more than smaller cities
• Contract type – B2B rates are higher gross than employment contracts

A standard package includes private medical care, a training budget, a sports card, flexible hours and remote or hybrid work.

How Smartways hires an Embedded Software Developer for you

Smartways runs a structured, technically verified search, so you only interview candidates who can already do the job.

1. Discovery (days 1-2): we align on platform, hardware, industry standards, seniority and budget
2. Sourcing (days 2-7): we map and approach passive embedded developers from automotive, industry, medtech and IoT
3. Screening (days 5-10): C/C++, microcontroller and debugging assessment, English check and references
4. Shortlist & interviews (days 7-14): you meet 3-5 pre-qualified candidates with our notes
5. Offer & onboarding (weeks 3-4): we manage negotiation, contract and start date

You typically receive a shortlist in 7-10 days and complete a hire in 3-4 weeks. We support three engagement models: permanent placement (direct employment on your or a local entity), B2B contractor (contractor on an hourly or monthly rate), and body leasing where Smartways handles the employment and compliance while the Embedded Software Developer works fully for you.

FAQ – hiring an Embedded Software Developer in Poland

How much does it cost to hire an Embedded Software Developer in Poland?

On average about 12,000-15,000 PLN gross per month on an employment contract (roughly €2,800-3,500), and up to 20,000 PLN (around €4,650) for experienced specialists. We confirm the range for your profile during discovery.

Which industries do Polish embedded developers know?

Mainly automotive, industrial automation, aerospace, medical devices, telecoms and IoT. We match candidates to your platform and industry standards during discovery.

Can embedded developers work remotely?

Partly. Because much of the work happens on target hardware, hybrid setups are common – with a test bench at the developer’s home or regular on-site days.

Can I hire an Embedded Software Developer as a contractor?

Yes. B2B contractors and body leasing are common, for example for a development project with a fixed timeline.

Does Smartways recruit related roles?

Yes. Alongside embedded developers we recruit QA automation engineers, software architects and DevOps engineers.