Embedded Software and Firmware Design Engineer Jobs

Explore embedded software and firmware design engineer opportunities on Ladders, featuring vetted professional roles that pay $100,000 or more. These engineers build the software that enables devices and electronic systems to operate reliably, from low-level firmware to real-time applications.

What Embedded Software and Firmware Engineers Do

Embedded engineers design, develop, test, and maintain software that runs on dedicated hardware. Work may include writing firmware, integrating sensors and peripherals, optimizing performance, and troubleshooting software-hardware interactions. Engineers often collaborate with electrical, systems, product, and quality teams to deliver dependable products.

Skills and Technologies

Employers commonly seek experience with C and C++, microcontrollers, embedded Linux or real-time operating systems, device drivers, debugging tools, and hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN. Depending on the role, valuable strengths may include control systems, secure coding, networking, automated testing, and familiarity with development workflows such as Git and continuous integration.

Industries and Career Paths

Embedded software and firmware design engineers work across sectors including consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, industrial automation, medical devices, telecommunications, and robotics. Career paths can lead to senior or staff engineering positions, firmware or embedded systems architecture, technical leadership, and engineering management.

Find Your Next Embedded Engineering Role

Browse Ladders listings to discover vetted embedded software and firmware design engineer openings with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, technologies, and leadership scope to identify opportunities that match your experience and career goals.

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$92K - $110K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge embedded software for agricultural machinery. Collaborate in an Agile environment to create, test, and debug software solutions that enhance hardware integra...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $265K *

Transform hardware design by creating and testing innovative circuits for diverse applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance existing products and ensure project success through effec...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $174K *

Drive innovation in firmware development for cutting-edge SSD technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while employing Agile methodologies to ensure high-quality deliverables. Utilize exper...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $260K *

Lead the charge in developing embedded firmware for innovative printers, ensuring quality and performance across a growing platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead the development of embedded software for autonomous systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance computing solutions, ensuring high-performance metrics are met in dynam...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Champion the development and optimization of embedded firmware for cutting-edge access control products. Collaborate across engineering teams to ensure robust NFC/RFID communications and secure integr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of defense technology through FPGA and embedded systems development. Leverage your expertise in signal processing and programming to support critical US Navy prog...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $155K *

Lead the development and maintenance of embedded software for medical devices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of embedded systems by developing innovative firmware solutions. Collaborate with engineers to enhance product design and ensure high-quality control systems, dri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Create innovative embedded flight software for space applications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance software quality and efficiency, utilizing Agile methodologies and real-time oper...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $155K *

Shape the future of power systems by designing and developing embedded hardware for industrial applications. Collaborate through the entire product lifecycle, ensuring reliability and performance from...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in embedded systems, driving end-to-end development of prototype hardware. Collaborate in a dynamic team to define architectures, design systems, and enhance technologies...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $300K *

Advance the creation of robust and maintainable firmware for humanoid robots. Influence multi-disciplinary teams while ensuring high reliability and safety standards across various hardware subsystems...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and validate embedded software for cutting-edge systems. Leverage your expertise in Embedded C and MATLAB/Simulink to drive innovation and ensure seamless integration wi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic firmware team to lead the development of cutting-edge Data Center GFX firmware. Build and mentor a high-performing team, drive technical direction, and ensure successful execution from...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Build innovative solutions as part of a dynamic team developing embedded software. Collaborate across diverse functions to create high-quality software that meets customer needs. Contribute to continu...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Create impactful embedded software solutions that drive innovation by engaging with cross-functional teams, enhancing product features, and ensuring quality throughout the development lifecycle while...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the development and verification of embedded software for automation products. Drive integration efforts, enhance test automation, and ensure quality through hands-on debugging and collaboration...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$262K - $364K *

Lead the design and architecture of next-gen TPU firmware, driving innovation and reliability across embedded systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software solutions and optimiz...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $356K *

Engineer innovative solutions as an embedded software engineer, shaping next-gen RISCV controllers for GPUs. Collaborate globally to deliver complex software for diverse products, driving excellence i...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of embedded systems development. Lead firmware design, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across teams to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions while dr...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Engineer innovative hardware solutions for aerospace applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, develop designs, and validate performance, ensuring compliance with i...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join an innovative team to design and develop advanced aerospace hardware solutions. Collaborate across functions to create reliable systems that enhance aircraft performance and safety, while adherin...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in aerospace hardware design, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop high-performance systems that meet rigorous quality standards and enhance aircraft safety and effici...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$158K - $210K *

Unlock advanced embedded software solutions for aerospace applications, integrating software, hardware, and FPGA engineering. Lead development, mentor talent, and tackle complex challenges to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an embedded software or firmware design engineer do?question toggle

    They develop and maintain software that runs on dedicated hardware, including firmware, device drivers, and real-time applications. Their work often involves integrating hardware components, testing system behavior, and improving reliability and performance.

  • What qualifications are common for embedded software and firmware engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many roles seek a degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field, along with practical embedded development experience. Requirements vary by employer and may emphasize C or C++, microcontrollers, RTOS, embedded Linux, debugging, and hardware interfaces.

  • Which programming languages and tools are used in embedded engineering?question toggle

    C and C++ are widely used, with some roles also using Python, Rust, or scripting languages. Common tools and technologies include microcontroller development environments, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG debuggers, Git, and automated test systems.

  • What industries hire embedded software and firmware design engineers?question toggle

    Hiring industries include automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, industrial automation, medical devices, telecommunications, energy, and robotics.

  • How can I find embedded software and firmware design engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for vetted professional openings and review each listing’s compensation, experience requirements, technologies, and responsibilities. Job availability and salary depend on the employer, location, and seniority.