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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Design and optimize PCS hardware systems, ensuring seamless integration with process equipment and controls. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support project execution and maintain high sta...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative product development by prototyping and shipping solutions that enhance user experience. Collaborate closely with customers to understand their needs and drive impactful outcomes th...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the technical vision for large-scale systems software, architecting solutions that enhance performance, reliability, and scalability across distributed infrastructure serving billions of users. D...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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Shape the future of large-scale systems software by driving technical vision and architecture for platform services and runtime environments, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability across...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $175K *

Drive the integration of safety-critical embedded software for autonomous vehicles. Collaborate across teams to define requirements, interfaces, and verification methods, ensuring software performance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $135K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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Champion the CAD file lifecycle for additive manufacturing, collaborating with engineering teams to create and modify CAD models, ensuring printability and design integrity while managing file sharing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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Advance your career by developing innovative thermal management and socketing solutions for cutting-edge ASIC products in hyperscale data centers. Collaborate with engineers to enhance designs and dri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $195K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing food safety and freshness through innovative hardware design. Collaborate with engineers to develop embedded systems, ensuring high-quality products that supp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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Engineer user-mode components for Fabric, ensuring seamless integration with compilers and kernel drivers. Collaborate across teams to optimize runtime libraries and support pre-silicon environments...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$87K - $108K *

Accelerate innovation by developing design solutions for new and existing products. Collaborate cross-functionally to lead projects from concept to production, ensuring quality and efficiency througho...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $165K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $93K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $175K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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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.