Embedded Software and Firmware Engineer Jobs

Explore embedded software and firmware engineer jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. These engineers build and maintain the software that allows electronic devices and hardware systems to operate reliably, from connected products and industrial equipment to automotive, medical, and aerospace technologies.

What Embedded Software and Firmware Engineers Do

Embedded engineers develop software designed to run on specific hardware, often under constraints involving performance, memory, power use, and real-time response. Responsibilities may include writing and testing firmware, integrating software with sensors and processors, debugging hardware-software interactions, and improving device reliability. Depending on the role, engineers may work across the product lifecycle, from architecture and prototyping through validation, release, and ongoing support.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with C or C++, embedded Linux or real-time operating systems, microcontrollers, device drivers, and hardware debugging tools. Knowledge of communication protocols, version control, automated testing, and software development practices can also be valuable. Job requirements vary by industry and seniority, and some positions emphasize safety standards, security, low-power design, or expertise with a particular processor or operating system.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Embedded software and firmware engineers work in industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, robotics, telecommunications, medical devices, industrial automation, and aerospace. Career paths can lead to senior or staff engineering roles, systems architecture, technical leadership, or engineering management. Specialized experience and responsibility for complex, safety-critical, or high-performance systems may support opportunities at the $100,000-plus level.

Find Embedded Engineering Jobs on Ladders

Browse embedded software and firmware engineer openings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare roles by responsibilities, required technologies, industry, and experience level to identify positions aligned with your background and career goals.

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$169K - $216K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of space exploration by developing reliable embedded software for spacecraft operations. You'll oversee the entire software lifecycle, ensuring quality and perfor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$193K - $285K *

Advance your career by joining a dynamic team focused on rigorous validation and integration of cutting-edge autonomous systems, ensuring robust firmware performance through innovative simulation and...

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

$150K - $170K *

Engineer cutting-edge hardware for advanced wireless communication products. Take ownership of design, validation, and production support processes, collaborating closely across teams to deliver innov...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by joining our high-frequency trading tech team to design and implement FPGA applications, facilitate software integration, and support system testing in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in FPGA applications for high-frequency trading systems. Collaborate with software teams, conduct lab testing, and ensure robust application performance while upholding the highest eth...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $285K *

Empower cross-functional teams to design and implement robust HIL systems, ensuring advanced validation of robotics software and firmware for enhanced performance and safety in autonomous vehicles...

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in embedded software development, leading cross-functional projects from design to production. Collaborate with experts to enhance software quality and functional...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Support the design and integrity of cutting-edge routing systems hardware. Collaborate with a dynamic team to manage complex PCB designs from concept to production, ensuring high performance and relia...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Support our Data Center Engineering team by designing and deploying reliable embedded software for high-performance computing systems, ensuring peak efficiency and fault tolerance across complex hardw...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of embedded software development. Leverage your expertise in real-time systems and collaborate in a dynamic environment to deliver innovative solutions for cuttin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Engage in the development of embedded software for real-time systems, contributing to critical programs within a collaborative environment. Leverage your expertise in C/C++ and RTOS to craft solutions...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$70K - $120K *

Engineer cutting-edge hardware validation processes, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of server components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and enhance system archi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer robust hardware solutions critical for data center success, driving the development lifecycle from design to validation. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure performance and efficiency for...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and validating innovative server hardware solutions that meet the performance and reliability demands of large-scale data center operations, collaborating with cross-funct...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$248K - $310K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic firmware engineering team focused on innovative networked irrigation solutions. Drive technical excellence, manage resources, and ensure project delivery while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing embedded firmware for advanced power systems that optimize efficiency and reliability in autonomous defense platforms. Collaborate with engineers to bring innovative des...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion the design and verification of cutting-edge ASICs and FPGAs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and resolve technical challenges while supporting HW/SW integrat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing embedded software for advanced flight systems, overseeing the full software lifecycle, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality standards in a fast-paced, innovativ...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team to redefine next-gen compute and storage architectures. Collaborate with experts, drive innovative solutions, and influence industry standards while contr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $193K *

Drive the development of high-performance embedded software for RLS Hyper-Rail applications, ensuring quality and reliability across Linux and VxWorks environments while collaborating with cross-funct...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$99K - $173K *

Play a key role in developing secure embedded Linux systems, optimizing software solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance and innovate device functionality and performance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $121K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic global organization, collaborating across disciplines to innovate in software development, enhancing performance and productivity through advanced technologies and ser...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to innovative hardware development by leveraging your engineering expertise, guiding teams, and managing intricate projects while ensuring collaboration across functional areas and meeting...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $125K *

Transform engineering workflows by enhancing DevSecOps practices, integrating automated solutions, and optimizing developer experience. Collaborate across teams to streamline processes and leverage AI...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$156K - $239K *

Lead the technical direction in connected firmware, driving innovation in wireless connectivity and app integration. Collaborate across teams to set standards and mentor engineers, ensuring high-quali...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an embedded software or firmware engineer do?question toggle

    An embedded software or firmware engineer develops and tests software that runs on or interacts directly with electronic hardware. The work can include firmware, device drivers, operating-system integration, debugging, and system validation.

  • What skills are commonly required for embedded engineer jobs?question toggle

    Common requirements include C or C++, microcontrollers, embedded Linux or real-time operating systems, hardware debugging, and communication protocols. Specific skills depend on the product, industry, and position.

  • Which industries hire embedded software and firmware engineers?question toggle

    Employers hire embedded engineers in automotive, consumer electronics, robotics, medical devices, industrial automation, telecommunications, aerospace, and other technology-driven industries.

  • Can embedded software and firmware engineer jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including embedded engineering opportunities. Compensation varies based on factors such as experience, location, specialization, and role scope.

  • How can I find the right embedded engineering role?question toggle

    Compare job descriptions for the technologies, hardware platforms, industry experience, and responsibilities that match your skills. On Ladders, explore vetted openings paying $100,000 or more and review each listing's qualifications and compensation details.