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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$122K - $163K *

Drive innovation by developing cutting-edge firmware for IoT lighting systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, validate, and deploy new products while ensuring quality and performan...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$122K - $163K *

Innovate and lead firmware development for IoT lighting systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, validate, and deploy cutting-edge products while ensuring quality and performance...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$122K - $163K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of IoT lighting by developing innovative firmware solutions. Collaborate across departments to design, validate, and deploy cutting-edge products, ensuring qualit...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$122K - $163K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative firmware for IoT lighting systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and deployment of new products while managing the entire product...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$111K - $211K *

Engineer innovative CAD/EDA tools to enhance design automation and streamline hardware product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable solutions that boost engineering...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$114K - $171K *

Drive innovation as a Principal FPGA Design Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and verify cutting-edge avionics solutions, ensuring safety and efficiency in embe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $225K *

Lead the charge in analyzing complex hardware systems to enhance customer operations. Provide engineering expertise, conduct site surveys, and ensure effective hardware deployment and maintenance both...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $225K *

Drive innovation by analyzing and designing complex hardware systems to enhance customer operations. Collaborate on installations and maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction ac...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$63K - $115K *

Shape the future of avionics by developing and verifying Flight Management systems. Collaborate on high and low-level requirements, conduct technical analyses, and enhance processes to ensure top-tier...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform avionics development by engaging in the design and verification of Flight Management systems. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements and enhance software processes, ensuring high-qua...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $250K *

Elevate your career by leading PCB design and validation for high-speed optical transceivers. Own the development of test boards and ensure performance through rigorous validation across electrical an...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation in network infrastructure by leveraging your expertise in engineering and systems administration. Collaborate with teams to solve complex challenges and enhance operational efficiency...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers to design and deliver innovative IoT-connected products. Oversee device connectivity architecture, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to drive proj...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $155K *

Lead the charge in technical execution and integration within a dynamic engineering environment, ensuring alignment across product lines and driving efficient development in predictive maintenance and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in FPGA development, integrating designs into complex systems while ensuring high-quality deliverables. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet critical project milestones and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$155K - $170K *

Join us to define and lead innovative automotive firmware solutions. Provide technical expertise and mentorship within a collaborative environment to enhance product quality, streamline processes, and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize the development of a Debian-based Linux distribution, enhancing system components and automating delivery pipelines while collaborating with cross-functional teams and open-source communities...

Kanata, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engage in the development of a Debian-based Linux distribution, enhancing system components, automating delivery pipelines, and collaborating with open-source communities to deliver reliable platform...

Kanata, ONHybrid

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$248K - $310K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic firmware engineering team focused on innovative networked irrigation solutions. Drive technical excellence, manage resources, and ensure project delivery while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $251K *

Join a dynamic silicon group to innovate high-speed ASIC designs and advance the development of cutting-edge networking chips. Collaborate in a supportive environment, enhancing your skills while cont...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $210K *

Develop and enhance complex software systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements while collaborating with teams. Analyze user needs, debug software, and implement solutions to optimize performa...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $210K *

Transform complex software systems through innovative design and development. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, debug issues, and integrate solutions, ensuring adherence to requirements a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $155K *

Transform the future of smart home technology as a hands-on Embedded Hardware Engineer. Own designs from concept to production, collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative motorized window...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that drives innovation in hardware engineering, overseeing NPI and sustaining processes for power electronics. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure manufacturing readiness and resolve...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative machine-learning pipelines for wearable sensor data, providing technical leadership and mentoring while ensuring project feasibility and quality in a fast-pace...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.