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 - $220K *

Join a dynamic team to validate cutting-edge supercomputing hardware. Drive testing processes, collaborate with engineers, and enhance system performance through rigorous analysis and innovative solut...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Develop robust FPGA solutions for innovative robotic platforms, collaborating across disciplines to ensure efficient design meets clinical needs for early lung cancer diagnosis. Engage with a dynamic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of space technology by leading FPGA firmware development for innovative power beaming spacecraft. Collaborate across teams to ensure mission-critical designs meet rigorous standar...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$195K - $235K *

Innovate cutting-edge FPGA designs for advanced wireless systems. Lead the development of signal processing algorithms from concept to deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to tackle r...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$160K - $185K *

Transform embedded software solutions for next-gen business-jet cabin systems. Lead the development of a Yocto-based video platform, ensuring reliability and performance while mentoring junior enginee...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in defining and optimizing semiconductor process technologies, collaborating with foundries and product teams to ensure reliable manufacturing and innovative solutions for advanced pow...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$172K - $203K *

Shape the future of wearables by leading innovative design and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype and refine consumer devices with precision and passion in a dynamic, fa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$102K - $199K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying innovative embedded computing solutions. Collaborate with experts to enhance national security through firmware development, testing, and debugging across d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$193K - $285K *

Advance your career by joining a dynamic team focused on rigorous validation and integration of cutting-edge autonomous systems, ensuring robust firmware performance through innovative simulation and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$193K - $285K *

Empower cross-functional teams to design and implement robust HIL systems, ensuring advanced validation of robotics software and firmware for enhanced performance and safety in autonomous vehicles...

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

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative embedded hardware solutions for advanced electro-optical systems. Oversee design, development, and debugging of circuit boards, ensuring high performance in defense and public safe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $145K *

Transform your career by leading the design and development of cutting-edge embedded software solutions for defense applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive architecture decision...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading FPGA software development projects, collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines to deliver innovative computing solutions on time and within budget while fosterin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion cutting-edge FPGA embedded software projects through design, development, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring timely and efficient completion of complex computing solutions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the future of aerospace technology by designing advanced hardware solutions. Collaborate with top engineers to innovate and mentor junior talent while ensuring high-reliability products meet rig...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion the design and development of cutting-edge electronic products, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to execute complex engineering tasks and drive project success for defense programs...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $90K *

Support the design and development of advanced sensor systems by leading hardware and firmware projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot challenges and achieve innovative solut...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in configuring and optimizing hardware solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation from concept to production in a dynamic and fast-paced environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform embedded software solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining critical systems for aerospace and defense applications, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards through c...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Innovate cutting-edge embedded software solutions for complex systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and validate software for safety-critical applications in aerospace a...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$134K - $198K *

Engineer cutting-edge solutions in signal and power integrity for advanced packaging. Collaborate with design teams to optimize performance and tackle complex electrical challenges in semiconductor pa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $198K *

Engineer innovative signal and power integrity solutions for advanced packaging designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and meet complex electrical requirements in c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of embedded systems in a collaborative environment. As an Embedded Firmware Engineer, you'll drive innovation in FPGA-based solutions, contributing to mission-critical applications in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$195K - $225K *

Engineer innovative electrical designs for large-scale data centers. Collaborate with stakeholders, ensuring compliance and excellence from concept to construction. Drive efficiency in power distribut...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $165K *

Advance your career by developing core embedded Linux components for avionics systems. Collaborate globally to influence architecture and support diverse airborne platforms, ensuring robust, secure so...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.