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Firmware engineers develop the low-level software that enables electronic devices and hardware systems to operate reliably. Browse vetted Firmware Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more across technology, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, telecommunications, and industrial sectors.

What Firmware Engineers Do

Firmware engineers write, test, and maintain software that runs directly on embedded hardware. Their work may include designing device drivers, integrating sensors and communication interfaces, optimizing performance, diagnosing hardware-software issues, and improving security and reliability. Depending on the role, engineers may collaborate with electrical, mechanical, systems, and product teams from early design through launch and ongoing updates.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with C or C++, embedded systems, microcontrollers, real-time operating systems, debugging tools, and hardware interfaces. Knowledge of Linux, Python, version control, testing practices, networking protocols, and safety or security standards can also be valuable. Requirements vary by industry and seniority, so review each listing for the specific technical background and qualifications.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Firmware engineers can advance into senior or staff engineering, embedded systems architecture, technical leadership, or engineering management. Specialized opportunities may focus on connectivity, robotics, automotive systems, consumer electronics, medical technology, or secure devices. Ladders helps experienced professionals discover vetted openings with compensation of $100,000 or more.

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Search Firmware Engineer jobs by title, location, industry, and other preferences to find opportunities aligned with your experience. Compare role requirements and compensation details, then apply to positions that fit your career goals.

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$120K - $195K *

Engineer innovative solutions for Arista's EOS software, enhancing data center networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and debug features, ensuring high-quality softwar...

Vancouver, BCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading software architecture for military satellite communication terminals. Drive innovation through collaboration and technical guidance while ensuring alignment with security a...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading technical initiatives in power management, focusing on DC/DC buck converters. Collaborate with R&D and customers to ensure successful product adoption through expert design...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

1 week 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...

1 week 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...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading ASIC design and verification for high-performance products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring quality and efficiency in comp...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$174K - $252K *

Shape the future by leveraging your expertise in systems programming and software design to innovate products that enhance user experience and operational efficiency...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $186K *

Innovate customer solutions in AI and data center technologies. Collaborate across teams to drive platform design and integration, ensuring optimized system performance. Engage directly with clients t...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $114K *

Join a team that's optimizing logistics solutions to enhance Amazon's Delivery Station Network. You'll design, develop, and standardize building layouts, driving efficiency and productivity across ope...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative software solutions by driving the full development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing product performance to meet customer needs in a dynamic aeros...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career forward by leading engineering initiatives that shape product design and manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance across all engineering and production stages...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $171K *

Transform complex software integration and testing processes by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless collaboration, and driving best practices in a dynamic environment. Elevate system per...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead validation and testing of electronic locking solutions, collaborating with cross-functional experts. Drive innovative testing strategies for hardware and software, ensuring...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $195K *

Drive the development and maintenance of low-level CPU firmware and BIOS software, collaborating with hardware engineers and vendors to ensure reliable system initialization and booting across all pro...

Vancouver, BCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $195K *

Unlock your potential by designing and maintaining low-level CPU firmware and BIOS software. Collaborate with hardware engineers and contribute to open-source communities while ensuring reliability an...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$114K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as you develop and maintain complex software solutions in an AI-driven environment, utilizing cutting-edge technologies while ensuring code quality and security standards are met...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of telecommunications by building a custom MLIR-based compiler stack for next-gen AI models on bare-metal 5G/6G silicon. Take ownership of complex compiler tasks to optimize for perfo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$190K - $220K *

Design and optimize backend services and data pipelines to enhance field operations, ensuring reliable systems for asset management used by field crews and utilities while collaborating across teams t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $191K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing PCB design, owning layouts from schematic to production. You'll drive standards, collaborate with vendors, and ensure manufacturability of cutting-edge electronics a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Lead the creation of autonomous systems that enable AI agents to develop production-grade software while ensuring correctness, scalability, and reliability across various applications in a global cont...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive the evolution of AI products by building robust, scalable systems. Partner with teams to enhance our platform's trust, security, and reliability, ensuring exceptional user experiences while thri...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $169K *

Partner with us to drive innovative design solutions for complex fulfillment center systems. Lead projects from concept to execution while ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards acr...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Engage in the development of cutting-edge embedded software for satellite communications, focusing on 3GPP 5G networks and ensuring high-reliability payload connectivity through collaborative design a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a firmware engineer do?question toggle

    A firmware engineer develops and maintains software that runs on electronic hardware, such as microcontrollers and embedded devices. Responsibilities often include device drivers, hardware integration, debugging, testing, and performance or reliability improvements.

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

    Commonly requested skills include C or C++, embedded systems, microcontrollers, debugging, hardware interfaces, and real-time operating systems. Some roles also value Linux, Python, communication protocols, automated testing, and experience in a particular industry.

  • Which industries hire firmware engineers?question toggle

    Firmware engineers work in industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical devices, consumer electronics, telecommunications, robotics, and industrial technology.

  • What is the typical career path for a firmware engineer?question toggle

    Professionals may progress to senior, staff, or principal engineering roles, specialize in an embedded technology area, become systems architects, or move into technical leadership or engineering management.

  • Where can I find Firmware Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Search its listings for Firmware Engineer roles and review each posting for compensation, qualifications, and location.