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 *

Explore a dynamic role in PCB design, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge electronic products. Contribute to all phases of design, from layout to documentation, ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation in advanced-node physical design, leveraging your expertise to tackle complex challenges and enhance methodologies. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely tape-outs and optimize desi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engage in the design and execution of comprehensive testing strategies for optical transmission systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system integrity and performance, while drivi...

Markham, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and execute comprehensive test plans for optical transmission systems, ensuring high performance and reliability through innovative verification practices and automation...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for optical transmission systems, ensuring system specifications are met through collaboration and automation. Validate performance and reliability while e...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Unlock innovation in high-performance SoC design by leading RTL-to-GDSII implementation, tackling advanced FinFET challenges, and driving timing closure for cutting-edge technology...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading RTL-to-GDSII implementation of high-performance SoCs. Drive advanced FinFET design challenges, optimize PPA, and ensure robust timing closure in a fully remote environment...

Rochester, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Lead the charge in RTL-to-GDSII implementation of high-performance SoCs, tackling advanced FinFET design challenges. Drive timing closure and optimize PPA for GlobalFoundries 12LP node while enhancing...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Transform high-performance SoC designs by leading RTL-to-GDSII implementation, optimizing PPA, and overcoming advanced FinFET challenges. Drive physical design from synthesis to signoff, ensuring robu...

Chandler, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Lead the charge in advanced FinFET physical design, driving RTL-to-GDSII implementation for high-performance SoCs. Collaborate on timing closure and optimization, utilizing cutting-edge tools to push...

Hillsboro, ORRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading RTL-to-GDSII implementation of high-performance SoCs. Drive advanced FinFET design challenges, optimize PPA, and ensure robust timing closure in a fully remote environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Transform high-performance SoC designs by leading RTL-to-GDSII implementation, tackling advanced FinFET challenges, and driving timing closure for optimal Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) at the Glo...

San Jose, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Innovate your career by leading RTL-to-GDSII implementations for high-performance SoCs. Drive advanced FinFET design challenges, optimize PPA, and ensure robust timing closure in a fully remote enviro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Lead the RTL-to-GDSII implementation of high-performance SoCs, driving advanced FinFET design challenges and optimizing Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) metrics while ensuring robust timing closure...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Optimize high-performance SoC designs by leading RTL-to-GDSII implementation, tackling advanced FinFET challenges, and driving timing closure for cutting-edge technology nodes...

Fort Collins, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Transform high-performance SoC designs as a Senior Physical Design Engineer, leading RTL-to-GDSII implementation, optimizing PPA, and driving timing closure on advanced FinFET nodes. Collaborate on in...

Burlington, VTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Physical Design Engineer, leading RTL-to-GDSII implementations for high-performance SoCs. Drive advanced FinFET design challenges and optimize Power, Performance, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining high-performance SoC design by leading RTL-to-GDSII implementation. Drive advanced FinFET challenges, optimize PPA, and ensure robust timing closure in a fully remote env...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Drive advanced FinFET physical design for high-performance SoCs, leading RTL-to-GDSII implementation. Optimize PPA, ensure robust timing closure, and tackle complex design challenges using industry-le...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Drive advanced RTL-to-GDSII physical design for high-performance SoCs, tackling FinFET challenges and optimizing Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) metrics while ensuring robust timing closure and phy...

Raleigh, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $194K *

Join a team that's redefining broadband access through innovative software solutions. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you'll collaborate on hardware integration and optimization, actively shaping im...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$180K - $230K *

Transform complex DSP challenges into innovative solutions, providing strategic technical leadership and mentoring across multiple engineering programs while ensuring alignment with organizational obj...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $142K *

Engineer innovative electrical designs for modular data centers, ensuring compliance and performance across international standards. Collaborate with teams to deliver hands-on solutions from concept t...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's pioneering advanced thermal management solutions for military and commercial applications. Lead projects from concept to production, utilizing innovative technologies to solve compl...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive vehicle development for Functional ECUs and Smart Security, focusing on design, compliance, and supplier management to create superior electronic systems for automotive applications...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.