Depends on what you're doing. My current work project is an embedded device that collects various sensor data. It does a lot of math. The data needs to be filtered, unit converted, averaged, and integrated all in real-time. I don't have the luxury of a fast processor and have to employ efficient numeric algorithms that can save clock cycles. I use regression analysis to approximate curves from datasheets and statistical methods to check my results.

Some people actually do need to use math for their professional work. Is this capital-H hard? No. But you do need an education in the fundamentals to know what you're doing.