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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$90K - $110K *

Innovate embedded software solutions by enhancing deployed systems, ensuring performance and security. Collaborate cross-functionally to troubleshoot and implement updates, maintaining product reliabi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$230K - $300K *

Lead and grow a dynamic firmware organization, driving strategy and execution for embedded AI products. Collaborate cross-functionally to define requirements and optimize performance, while mentoring...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

The Firmware Design Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining firmware for the Infineon XMC Family embedded processors. The role involves working with a team to design and debug digi...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $225K *

Transform cutting-edge embedded platforms for electric vehicles, owning the software that powers crucial vehicle architecture and services while working collaboratively across engineering teams to del...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Design, test, and optimize electronic hardware and firmware for advanced RADAR systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure systems meet specifications and regulatory compliance, driving...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of embedded systems by leading firmware architecture, mentoring engineers, and driving product development from concept to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and develop embedded software for cutting-edge PNT products. Lead the integration of advanced sensors and optimize performance while collaborating closely with hardwar...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career by developing innovative software solutions for outdoor and sporting dog products. Collaborate with a dynamic team, lead projects, and mentor junior engineers while utilizing cut...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower national security missions by developing embedded firmware for advanced hardware systems. Collaborate with engineers to integrate sensors and troubleshoot complex systems, enhancing capabiliti...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $132K *

Elevate the Jetson OS image build and validation process for robotics platforms, ensuring reliable OS releases and supporting engineering teams in developing cutting-edge robotics software. Collaborat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and develop embedded software for prototype RF systems, ensuring integration and validation of radar processing algorithms through high-quality firm...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Innovate within a multidisciplinary team to design, develop, and validate embedded software for prototype RF systems, leveraging your expertise in radar processing and embedded architecture integratio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career as a Firmware Engineer, driving innovation in embedded systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality solutions, ensuring efficiency and reliability in...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative embedded software solutions, ensuring high-quality design and timely delivery for transportation-related applications. Collaborate across functions to achieve...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $90K *

Shape the future of cutting-edge RF sensing by developing FPGA-based firmware solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, test, and integrate advanced digital logic systems, driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Help us advance satellite technology by developing robust firmware for microcontrollers. Collaborate with engineering teams to bring hardware to life, ensuring reliable performance in orbit through in...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$78K - $116K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing cutting-edge firmware solutions for laboratory systems in biodefense and life sciences. Collaborate with engineering experts to design, test, and optimize em...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $290K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge AI-driven safety solutions, leading firmware and full-stack initiatives. Collaborate across teams to shape technology strategy and deliver impactful products that...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Take ownership of innovative software solutions in precision agriculture, leading a dynamic team to define product vision, manage backlogs, and ensure user-centered design while collaborating closely...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Pioneer the development of innovative software solutions for precision agriculture, leading a skilled team through all stages of product life cycle while enhancing user experience and meeting market d...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $125K *

Elevate your career by developing and debugging embedded firmware, collaborating across engineering disciplines, and tackling complex technical challenges in a dynamic environment. Your expertise will...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $114K *

Drive innovation by developing C++ software for remote-control and autonomous systems in heavy machinery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance capabilities and ensure efficient deploymen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead the embedded software lifecycle, enhancing reliability and quality through design, development, and testing of C/C++ software in Linux environments. Collaborate across teams to automate build and...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine the embedded software lifecycle by designing, developing, and maintaining C/C++ software in Linux environments. Collaborate across teams to enhance product reliability and quality while auto...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the embedded software lifecycle by designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality C/C++ software in Linux environments, ensuring reliability and integration across systems while collabora...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.