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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$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of power electronics by designing and developing innovative power supply systems. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance product efficiency and lead projects f...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential in a high-impact role, ensuring top-tier security solutions while driving innovation in object-oriented programming and agile development practices with a focus on client satisfaction...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Innovate your career by leading complex hardware engineering projects that support mission-critical operations. Drive integration, testing, and deployment of advanced infrastructure solutions across s...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Champion complex hardware solutions in mission-critical environments. Lead integration, testing, and sustainment efforts while providing technical guidance and mentoring to engineers. Drive innovation...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $140K *

Advance firmware solutions for a fleet of connected ovens, ensuring reliability in legacy systems while innovating new platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance development practices and in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $155K *

Transform innovative concepts into robust embedded software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance robotic surgical platforms. Drive product lifecycle from design to launch, e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $215K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-quality Class-A surfaces for softgoods in humanoid robots, ensuring design fidelity and manufacturability from concept through production...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by developing embedded Linux software for mission-critical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-performance solutions for tactical communications on Xili...

Germantown, MDRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform embedded systems by developing robust software for Xilinx UltraScale+ platforms using PetaLinux. Collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines to create innovative solutions for military...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Design and develop embedded electronic systems for projects while collaborating globally to deliver cost-effective, manufacturable designs and support throughout the product lifecycle. Apply data-driv...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of optical networking by leading the development of advanced embedded software solutions. Leverage your expertise in C/C++ and optical systems to drive innovation...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $125K *

Grow your career with us by designing innovative embedded software solutions for airborne systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and take ownership of entire softwa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$128K - $156K *

Shape the future of computing by developing firmware for advanced memory technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable memory subsystem performance and contribute to innovat...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $150K *

Drive innovation as you lead hardware development from design to production, ensuring high-reliability PCBAs meet military and aerospace standards. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and de...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$136K - $258K *

Transform the future of technology by collaborating with engineers to develop cutting-edge GPU/CPU/SoC products across various industries, ensuring optimal performance, cost, and schedule while leadin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Shape the future of innovative product design by leveraging your expertise in electrical engineering. Collaborate with a dynamic team to transform concepts into reliable, market-ready solutions while...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of embedded software for life-critical anesthesia systems. Collaborate with experts to develop, test, and enhance software that integrates with cutting-edge medic...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Drive the design of cutting-edge GPU server infrastructure, optimizing performance and reliability. Collaborate with vendors and teams to shape hardware standards for a rapidly expanding AI platform...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$70K - $143K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of compute-in-memory technology by developing neural network models and algorithms. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality engineering solutions w...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $157K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge embedded software for missile defense systems. Collaborate on design, integration, and testing while utilizing best practices to deliver high-quality solutio...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$169K - $216K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of space exploration by developing reliable embedded software for spacecraft operations, overseeing all phases from design to testing, and ensuring mission succes...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $114K *

Advance your engineering career by developing, validating, and debugging PCIe switches and NVMe controllers while mentoring junior engineers and enhancing laboratory testing capabilities in a collabor...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$161K - $349K *

Lead our wireless engineering team to innovate and design robust firmware and systems. Collaborate across geographies to enhance product architecture, ensuring reliable communications and ultra-low la...

3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $201K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge firmware for advanced SSD technology, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and reliability while adhering to Agile methodol...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to design and execute comprehensive test plans, ensuring the reliability of advanced optical transmission systems through innovative verification practices and automation technique...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.