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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$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic UAV engineering team to design and develop cutting-edge ground control software and communications systems for drone platforms, utilizing Agile methodologies within a collaborative envi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of high-performance digital ASICs and FPGAs. Leverage your expertise in design, verification, and integration to drive innovation in signal processing and informa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to drive product development, align strategies with business goals, and ensure technical excellence in embedded systems. Collaborate across functions to deliver innovat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $182K *

Lead the design and development of high-reliability circuit card assemblies, collaborating across teams to ensure performance and compliance. Drive innovative solutions from architecture to testing, s...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $182K *

Elevate your career by designing high-reliability circuit card assemblies for aerospace and defense systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure optimal performance and compliance while managing the co...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $182K *

Transform cutting-edge circuit card designs for advanced systems, collaborating with engineers for seamless integration while testing and evaluating innovations in a dynamic, lab-based environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $182K *

Contribute to the design of advanced circuit cards for cutting-edge missile systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure integration and performance in a lab environment while utilizin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$137K - $171K *

Engineer cutting-edge mechanical cooling and hydraulic systems for modular AI data centers. Drive design, integration, and commissioning of innovative solutions, ensuring efficiency and reliability ac...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Transform structural designs for varied projects, ensuring innovative solutions and excellence from concept to construction in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$149K - $284K *

Transform the future of design technology by developing ESD rule decks that enhance product reliability and accelerate market readiness. Collaborate with top engineers to solve complex challenges and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$149K - $284K *

Lead the charge in developing ESD rule decks for cutting-edge technologies, collaborating with design and reliability teams to enhance automation and methodologies, ensuring robust and efficient verif...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$149K - $284K *

Drive innovation by developing ESD/LU rule decks for cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with design and reliability teams to enhance automation and methodologies, ensuring robust product delivery...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$149K - $284K *

Shape the future of technology by developing ESD rule decks for cutting-edge Intel products. Collaborate with top engineers to enhance design methodologies and drive innovation in a fast-paced environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$81K - $115K *

Join a team dedicated to innovative electrical design and engineering excellence, delivering high-quality hardware solutions. Contribute to complex projects while mentoring junior staff and ensuring c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Partner with us to design and implement complex digital systems as a Senior Digital Design Engineer. Take ownership of significant functional blocks and collaborate across teams to ensure robust and s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$235K - $265K *

Lead the design and layout of innovative organic substrates for advanced multi-die and chiplet platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and manufacturability...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$121K - $195K *

Champion innovation in Physical IC Design, driving advancements in next-gen AI/ML ecosystems. Lead the execution from RTL to silicon tape-out, collaborating closely with design engineers to ensure wor...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $207K *

Join us as a Physical IC Design Engineer to drive advancements in AI/ML technology and enhance mega datacenters. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment and lead world-class performance initiatives...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $207K *

Champion the future of AI/ML! Drive Physical IC Design from RTL to silicon tape-out and optimize high-performance products within a collaborative, in-person environment, ensuring precision and innovat...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $195K *

Lead the design execution from RTL to silicon tape-out, optimizing AI/ML product performance for mega datacenters. Collaborate with engineers in a hands-on environment to develop innovative methodolog...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $207K *

Execute the physical design process from RTL to silicon tape-out, ensuring top-level performance through synthesis, verification, and collaboration. Drive advancements in AI/ML ecosystems within a dyn...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $195K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in AI/ML by executing physical design processes, from RTL to silicon tape-out, in a collaborative environment focused on cutting-edge datacenter solutions and ent...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $207K *

Transform the future of AI/ML by driving physical IC design from RTL to silicon tape-out. Engage with cutting-edge technology while leading performance at mega datacenters and collaborating with top e...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $195K *

Empower innovation by leading the physical design of cutting-edge ICs, optimizing performance for AI/ML ecosystems, and driving full cycle from RTL to tape-out in a dynamic team environment. Collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in architecting a robust Debian-based Linux platform for enterprise and mission-critical applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical evolution and ensure s...

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  •   8 - 10 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.