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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$112K - $140K *

Drive the development of safety-critical, real-time embedded software for complex aerospace systems. Collaborate with a team to enhance coding standards, mentor junior developers, and ensure high-qual...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $190K *

Explore new horizons as you develop and maintain vital embedded firmware. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance and drive innovation in a dynamic environment, ensuring high-quality s...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in embedded systems engineering for consumer electronics. Manage project timelines, guide a multi-disciplinary team, and ensure delivery of high-quality products in a fast-paced enviro...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $204K *

Drive innovation in hardware and software development for complex simulation systems, enhancing satellite constellations and data processes. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver mission-critical...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $120K *

Champion innovative solutions as you tackle RF/EMC challenges in consumer electronics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance connectivity performance and ensure compliance, all while enga...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $231K *

Unlock potential by ensuring the functional correctness of digital modem designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust verification strategies and environments, driving innovation...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in automotive PMIC verification, leveraging your expertise in mixed-signal methodologies to mentor engineers and drive innovative strategies across product platforms, ensuring complian...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$184K - $287K *

Lead the charge in developing SoC software for next-gen computing systems, enhancing performance and reliability across AI, HPC, and data center platforms. Collaborate with top engineers to solve comp...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative EBOS design solutions for utility-scale solar projects, ensuring compliance, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating cross-functio...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Principal Electrical Engineering Technician, focusing on MCU programming, firmware analysis, and quality assurance. Collaborate with engineers to enhance product reli...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$250K - $285K *

Optimize complex software systems by developing, maintaining, and enhancing diverse applications. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements, debug software, and implement solutions that meet perf...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $285K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing and enhancing complex software systems. Utilize your expertise in algorithms and data manipulation while collaborating with engineers to deliver high-quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $165K *

Take ownership of high-performance digital ASICs and FPGAs design, implementation, and verification. Lead project teams, enhance design processes, and contribute to innovative solutions in communicati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by bridging hardware and software in robotics. You'll debug PCBs, develop firmware, and ensure seamless communication across systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to s...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive your expertise to innovate cutting-edge communication systems through advanced VLSI design. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, transforming algorithmic requirements into efficient hardware so...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $182K *

Join a team that's pioneering high-speed photonic components for advanced optical communications. Leverage your RF/microwave engineering expertise to design, simulate, and optimize cutting-edge techno...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$102K - $163K *

Transform your career by leveraging your RF/microwave engineering expertise to design, simulate, and optimize high-speed optoelectronic components within a dynamic R&D team focused on advanced optical...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Help us design and develop cutting-edge software for advanced Flight Management Systems, collaborating with a dynamic team to ensure compliance and innovation in aerospace technology. Your expertise w...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing complex PCB layouts, collaborating with clients to meet specifications, conducting signal integrity analysis, and ensuring optimal performance through rigorous validation...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Transform customer needs into manufacturable products by leading engineering projects, ensuring quality and cost targets are met while collaborating across teams to deliver innovative solutions on tim...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $185K *

Invent innovative server motherboard designs while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Drive project success through effective problem-solving, documentation, and technical support, ensuring ro...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI hardware by designing and validating custom accelerators. Collaborate across disciplines to bring innovative solutions from concept to production, enhancing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining high-performance compute hardware by designing custom AI accelerators. Collaborate across disciplines to bring innovative solutions from concept to production, enabling c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and deploying innovative software solutions that enhance manufacturing processes and operational excellence, driving efficiency and technological advancements...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative mobile applications across Android, Linux, and Windows. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to create impactful solutions that enhance user experiences and st...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.