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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$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of digital processing through innovative FPGA and embedded systems design. Collaborate on complex projects, leveraging your expertise in VHDL, Verilog, and embedd...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing firmware for advanced humanoid robot hands. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration, testing, and deployment of embedded software, enhancin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$195K - $215K *

Take ownership of developing and optimizing embedded firmware for IoT devices, ensuring seamless integration with mobile apps and cloud systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Advance embedded software verification by developing automated test cases, analyzing results, and collaborating with engineering teams for aerospace and defense applications, ensuring high compliance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering cutting-edge software solutions for high-performance datacenter environments, collaborating with a skilled team to drive innovation and ensure product susta...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing aviation safety by developing cutting-edge embedded software for high-performance, safety-critical systems. Your work will influence the future of autonomous air tra...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Architect innovative embedded systems for next-gen smart pet products. Drive motor control and robotic subsystems development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance ele...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$68K - $131K *

Innovate and enhance embedded Linux systems for advanced communication technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions that ensure military safety and connectivity, while ma...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Engineer robust real-time embedded software for safety-critical robotics systems, integrating RTOS and collaborating on high-performance, deterministic solutions to ensure compliance with safety stand...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $151K *

Lead the charge in structural, thermal, and fluid simulations for industrial machinery. Utilize FEA and CFD expertise to solve complex engineering challenges, mentor teams, and enhance design performa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$169K - $195K *

Empower the development of cutting-edge automation for embedded systems in medical robotics. This role involves designing test infrastructure, creating automated tools, and collaborating across teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative software solutions by driving the full development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing product performance to meet customer needs in a dynamic aeros...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative embedded software solutions for space exploration, driving design and development of critical systems. Collaborate in a dynamic team, tackling complex engineering challenges to enh...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $161K *

Lead the design and development of innovative medical device firmware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and drive technical excellence to enhance patient outcomes through hig...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $204K *

Unlock the potential of advanced communication systems by leading the development of innovative embedded Linux software solutions. Collaborate with top experts to enhance military technology, ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by transforming embedded systems engineering through AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize low-level software, enhance model training, and drive innovative soluti...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join our team to leverage your embedded systems expertise in enhancing AI models. You'll tackle complex engineering challenges, optimize systems, and drive initiatives that transform software methodol...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Develop and implement safety-critical embedded software solutions, mentoring junior engineers while collaborating across disciplines to ensure high-quality designs and documentation. Lead complex subs...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative firmware solutions for IoT flow monitoring. Collaborate in a dynamic team to design, develop, and enhance advanced embedded systems, ensuring timely and high-quality product releas...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Contribute to the development of cutting-edge SSD controller firmware by troubleshooting, analyzing, and enhancing software applications to meet specifications and customer needs, collaborating with c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation in HDD firmware and hardware development, collaborating with global teams to implement cutting-edge microarchitecture and control systems. Lead technical initiatives, ensuring alignme...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $250K *

Lead the charge in developing embedded firmware for innovative printers, ensuring quality and timely delivery while managing a skilled team. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance product performan...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $203K *

Shape the future of missile defense systems by developing critical embedded software solutions. Collaborate with a diverse team to deliver software products for cutting-edge capabilities on behalf of...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of embedded firmware development by leading a dynamic team of engineers. Drive innovation and quality in complex storage products through effective collaboration and technical lea...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing high-performance analog circuitry for advanced aerospace applications. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to drive innovative sensing technologies fro...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.