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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$81K - $151K *

Innovate cutting-edge firmware solutions for real-time industrial systems. Lead development activities, ensuring compliance and quality while supporting product transitions and customer needs in a dyn...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by developing robust embedded firmware for safety-critical systems. Collaborate on real-time architectures and integrate with Embedded Linux, ensuring reliability and compliance in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by taking ownership of embedded Linux platforms, from hardware initialization to system-level debugging. Collaborate on smart grid technologies, ensuring seamless integration and perf...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of embedded systems by developing, testing, and refining innovative products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance prototypes from concept to final...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Champion innovative software solutions that enhance operational workflows, integrating closely with intelligence analysts to optimize mission capabilities and address unmet needs in real-time, ensurin...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Transform mission capabilities by collaborating with analysts to develop innovative software solutions that enhance workflows and drive operational success in a dynamic, intelligence-driven environmen...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and debugging firmware for microcontrollers and embedded Linux platforms, translating systems requirements into software architecture, and collaborating across engineerin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate and enhance tire pressure monitoring systems. Take ownership of design verification and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams for product launches...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading the development of innovative sensor algorithms. Collaborate across teams to enhance Garmin's consumer electronics, ensuring high performance and reliability in cutting...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$207K - $300K *

Champion a team of software engineers to innovate and optimize embedded systems, driving technical excellence and collaboration while managing large-scale projects that impact global infrastructure an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $132K *

Pioneer innovative testing solutions by developing and maintaining software for prototype validation. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product quality while troubleshooting Android and Linux d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $221K *

Explore an exciting opportunity to design and develop embedded software for advanced satellite systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverage your expertise to enhance product capabilit...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$105K - $115K *

Empower innovation by developing embedded software for powertrain ECUs, ensuring reliability and safety in next-gen electric vehicles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams from concept to productio...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Elevate your career by owning firmware architecture for advanced robotic systems. Develop embedded solutions, lead debugging efforts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$158K - $210K *

Explore advanced embedded software solutions in aerospace. Develop reliable systems for satellite avionics and payload processing, mentor engineers, and tackle complex challenges in a collaborative en...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of flight software for next-gen avionics systems. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to shape architecture and processes, ensuring reliability and performance in mission-c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$154K - $260K *

Transform edge AI solutions by leading a talented engineering team. Drive the strategy for embedded systems and machine learning, ensuring impactful deployment of intelligent safety features for real...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development of cutting-edge satellite systems software by driving innovation, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring mission success through effective problem-solving and co...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Empower mission success by leading satellite systems software engineering efforts. Collaborate with multi-agency teams to analyze, design, and enhance embedded software systems, ensuring compliance wi...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our team as a Firmware Engineer to design and develop innovative BIOS solutions for cutting-edge server products. Collaborate with customers and internal teams to tackle complex challenges and en...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of accessory technology by innovating and developing cutting-edge firmware solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring concepts to life in a fast-paced environment...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to innovative engineering projects by designing, coding, and maintaining software applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance CI/CD processes and implement operational improvements in a...

London, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$101K - $169K *

Advance your career by developing and supporting full-stack applications in a dynamic team, focusing on cloud-based and on-premises solutions, while thriving in a collaborative environment with a comm...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge technology solutions, collaborating with engineers and researchers to design and optimize low-power hardware accelerators and custom silicon for next-gen devices...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of technology by designing advanced hardware solutions. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to create low-power accelerators and innovative silicon, driving the next genera...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.