Staff-Level Embedded Systems Developer Interview Preparation Guide (FAANG Standards)
Embedded Developer
Staff
7 rounds
Updated 11/23/2025
This guide is based on general FAANG interview practices and may not reflect specific company procedures.
Staff-level embedded systems developers at FAANG companies typically go through a comprehensive 7-round interview process spanning 4-6 weeks. The process progresses from initial recruiter screening through multiple technical rounds covering coding, embedded systems depth, system design, hardware-software integration, and behavioral/leadership assessment. At this level, interviewers evaluate not just technical mastery but also architectural thinking, mentorship capability, cross-functional leadership, and ability to drive strategic decisions.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Phone Screen
30 min3 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen - Coding
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
On-Site Round 1: Embedded Systems Depth and Architecture
70 min6 focus topicstechnical
4
On-Site Round 2: System Design - Embedded Systems Architecture
70 min6 focus topicssystem design
5
On-Site Round 3: Low-Level Programming and Hardware-Software Integration
70 min6 focus topicstechnical
6
On-Site Round 4: Behavioral and Leadership
55 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
7
On-Site Round 5: Bar Raiser Interview
70 min5 focus topicstechnical
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