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What is Embedded Software/Firmware Engineering?

Embedded Software/Firmware Engineering involves designing, developing, and optimizing software systems embedded within hardware devices. These include microcontrollers, processors, and real-time systems, serving industries like automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and more.

Why Choose a Career in Embedded Software/Firmware Engineering?

A career in Embedded Software/Firmware Engineering allows you to work at the center of hardware and software innovation. You'll be part of teams pushing the boundaries of technology, designing systems that power everything from smartphones to drones, electric cars, and advanced medical devices.

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$154K - $212K *

The Staff Firmware Engineer will lead the Embedded Perception Team in developing intelligent video and AI-driven safety solutions for Samsara's fleet and industrial products. This role involves drivin...

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1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$157K - $252K *

The Staff Firmware Engineer will lead the Embedded Perception Team in developing intelligent video and AI-driven safety solutions for Samsara's fleet and industrial products. This role involves drivin...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$147K - $208K *

The Embedded Software Engineer will focus on simulating computer vision and machine learning algorithms on custom silicon for AR and VR devices. The role involves designing and developing models and i...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $205K *

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Vannevar Labs will develop software for edge devices that control and analyze data from software-defined radios. This role involves building robust systems and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $215K *

The Staff Firmware Engineer at Gradient will lead the design of firmware architecture and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements. This role involves developing embedded...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$124K - $150K *

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will design and implement application software for the Q-SYS platform, primarily using Linux OS. This hands-on role requires technical leadership and collaboratio...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $161K *

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will design and implement application software in Linux OS for various projects at Q-SYS. This hands-on role requires technical leadership in software system desi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

The Software Engineer, Embedded BI will work as part of a global cross-functional team to build and maintain embedded business intelligence and analytics features across Redwood's product suite. This...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

The Embedded Engineer will lead feature development and deliver technical solutions in a multitasking embedded environment. The role requires excellent knowledge of C and C++ programming, as well as e...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$129K - $171K *

As a Senior Software Engineer at Ada, you will play a crucial role in building scalable systems and working directly with large language models (LLMs) to enhance AI-driven customer support. You will c...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K *

The Advanced Software Engineer will focus on designing, developing, and enhancing cutting-edge virtualization solutions for nested hypervisors aimed at optimizing cloud resources. This role requires c...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $184K *

The Engineering Manager at Samsara will lead teams to develop impactful features for the company's Safety products, managing a team of engineers and ensuring alignment with business objectives. This r...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $227K *

The Engineering Manager at Samsara will lead teams to develop impactful features for the company's Safety products, managing a team of engineers and ensuring alignment with business objectives. This r...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$146K - $260K *

The role is for a Senior C++ Server Engineer focused on VMware Live Recovery within the Storage and Data Protection group. The engineer will participate in all phases of software development, collabor...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

The Senior Embedded Software System Engineer will design, develop, model, deploy, and test embedded software systems, driving innovation in aerospace. The role requires collaboration with various engi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$173K *

Meta is seeking an AI Software Engineer to join their Research & Development teams, focusing on AI infrastructure and hardware acceleration techniques to enhance intelligent ML systems. The role invol...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •     Enterprise Technology

$105K - $132K *

As an Intermediate Software Engineer at Ada, you will take ownership of features and deliver high-quality, scalable software that directly impacts customers and the business. You will collaborate with...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $130K *

The Sr. Firmware Engineer will be part of a groundbreaking flash products team, focusing on architecting, designing, implementing, and validating innovative SSD solutions for large storage platforms...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$206K - $237K *

The Staff Engineer, Software will participate in the full development life-cycle, leading the development and testing of system components and defining new product architectures. This role involves me...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $205K *

As a Staff Software Engineer at Ada, you will drive organizational impact by shaping technical strategy and mentoring engineers across teams. You will be responsible for building scalable systems and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

As a key member of our team, you will help develop, test, and integrate the flight software for Firefly Launch Vehicles. You will work in a group of flight software engineers through all stages of the...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $225K *

The Principal Engineer for Virtual Devices will design and implement system software for Broadcom's VMware Cloud Foundation virtualization platform. This role involves developing and maintaining virtu...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $225K *

The R&D Software Engineer - Virtual Machine Monitor will work on core CPU and memory virtualization technology for Broadcom's VMware Cloud Foundation products. This role involves designing and deliver...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

The Software Engineer III at IDEMIA will be responsible for developing business workflows, API endpoints, and data transformations for the Issuance 360 Back Office product. This role requires collabor...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$191K - $240K *

The Software Engineer, Systems at Meta is responsible for researching, designing, developing, and testing operating systems-level software and network distribution software for large distributed compo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What skills are required for Embedded Software/Firmware Engineering jobs?question toggle

    Skills in C/C++, debugging, microcontrollers, system design, hardware software integration, and knowledge of real-time systems are typically required. Experience with Linux, Python, and assembly language may also be beneficial.

  • What is the average salary of an Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer?question toggle

    The average salary can vary, though positions on Ladders are exclusively $100,000 and above. Specific salaries depend on factors like location, experience, and the complexity of the role.

  • What are the career opportunities in Embedded Software/Firmware Engineering?question toggle

    Career opportunities range from entry/mid level Embedded Software Engineers to senior roles such as Principal Engineer, and management roles like Lead Engineer or Director of Engineering.

  • Which industries hire Embedded Software/Firmware Engineers?question toggle

    Industries such as automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, defence, consumer electronics, healthcare, industrial automation, and more, rely heavily on Embedded Software/Firmware Engineers.