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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$171K - $245K *

Create innovative hardware solutions as a key technical lead for next-gen Hyperscaler Switch design, collaborating with teams across multiple domains to ensure successful system development, testing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $105K *

Unlock your potential by contributing to the design and development of high-performance digital hardware and FPGA architectures for aerospace applications, collaborating with senior engineers to ensur...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $128K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing embedded electronic systems for advanced platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and firmware, ensuring robust solutions fo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to design and integrate cutting-edge electrical systems for a leading consumer product. Collaborate across disciplines to solve complex engineering challenges, ensuring optimal per...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $195K *

Drive innovation by developing and maintaining Linux kernel features, collaborating with hardware teams, and contributing to the upstream community. Own projects from definition to deployment while me...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $195K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $149K *

Join a team that's advancing server technology by ensuring the reliability and functionality of cutting-edge SoCs. You'll perform verification and validation, collaborating with experts to drive innov...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$105K - $149K *

Elevate the future of server technology by ensuring the reliability and functionality of cutting-edge SoCs through rigorous verification and validation processes, collaborating with cross-functional t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$105K - $149K *

Advance your career by ensuring the functionality and reliability of cutting-edge server SoCs through verification and validation processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing embedded software for safety-critical systems. Lead technical efforts, mentor teams, and collaborate across disciplines to create reliable applications...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage in the development of safety-critical embedded software while leading teams, designing systems, and enhancing applications for heavy equipment and driver-assistance technologies. Drive innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $110K *

Elevate packaging solutions by developing, testing, and launching innovative designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality, efficiency, and sustainability in manufacturing proces...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$221K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading embedded software for sensors. Drive technical excellence, manage a talented engineering team, and ensure reliable deployment in real-world conditions whil...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Drive the design and development of robotics middleware and frameworks on embedded Linux. Engage in cross-functional collaboration, technical design, and system-level troubleshooting to enhance softwa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $105K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $175K *

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  •   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.