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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$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your full stack development skills and Oracle expertise. Collaborate in an Agile environment to create innovative software solutions while ensuring compliance with se...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software development with full stack expertise, focusing on Oracle technologies and Agile methodologies while ensuring security clearance compliance and collab...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$134K - $179K *

Lead a dynamic team in engineering design, ensuring project efficiency and quality from development to closeout while exceeding client expectations and fostering staff growth...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $175K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining safety-critical embedded software for autonomous vehicles. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure dependable code and resolve complex embedded challenge...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $93K *

Engineer the future of energy resiliency by providing technical support for electrical infrastructure and backup power systems. Focus on planning, design, and operational assistance within the Power R...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $185K *

Elevate your career by joining our Silicon Optimization Engineering Team, where you'll drive the design and optimization of cutting-edge hardware for large-scale cloud solutions, collaborating with ex...

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

$190K - $250K *

Unlock potential by owning the end-to-end embedded HIL system, driving technical direction, ensuring reliability, and collaborating with teams to enhance automated testing for diverse products...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $230K *

Transform the software development lifecycle by automating CI/CD pipelines and optimizing cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance developer tooling, ensuring security and efficiency in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative mechanical designs and collaborate with cross-functional teams to create manufacturable products. Engage with customers and lead design reviews, ensuring quality and efficiency in pro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$183K - $247K *

Explore cutting-edge server technology with an interdisciplinary team, leading hardware development from concept to production while enhancing customer experience through innovative solutions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by designing and deploying backend services for satellite mission operations. Lead the development of innovative APIs and microservices while integrating complex ground station sys...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$71K - $118K *

Advance automated testing solutions by developing software and systems that enhance product functionality, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and efficiency in testing process...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$141K - $269K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and maintain advanced EDA tools for timing characterization of custom IPs and memories, enhancing methodologies and automation for cutting-edge semiconductor technologie...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$141K - $269K *

Drive your career forward by developing advanced EDA tools and methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance timing characterization flows for custom IPs and memory technologies, e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$141K - $269K *

Champion the development and maintenance of advanced EDA tools for timing characterization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance methodologies and optimize performance in semiconductor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$141K - $269K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $195K *

Drive groundbreaking RF designs and automation strategies to enhance satellite communication systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges supporting national security...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $194K *

Lead the charge in providing installation and maintenance support for design environments. Collaborate with engineers to streamline processes and enhance tool integration, ensuring seamless design wor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $194K *

Lead the charge in optimizing design environments and support tools by implementing automation and providing technical assistance, ensuring high-quality outcomes throughout the design process and effe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $194K *

Shape the future of Silicon Design by providing engineering support for EDA tools, methodologies, and design flows. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and enhance design environments, ensu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $194K *

Unlock potential by driving the installation and support of design environments and EDA tools for external Foundry customers, ensuring efficient methodologies and enhancing design flows for optimal pr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K - $186K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and implementing innovative test solutions for complex RF electronic systems, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction through collaboration...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer innovative software solutions for aerospace safety by leading the development of the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive design decisions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Design and develop advanced avionics software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance safety and performance in the aviation industry. Leverage extensive experience to mentor j...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$157K - $197K *

Join a team that's redefining aerospace technology by developing advanced software solutions for environmental control systems in various aircraft. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure sy...

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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.