Welcome to the Firmware Engineer Job Category

Looking for top-tier Firmware Engineer job opportunities? You've arrived at the perfect spot. Here at Ladders, we showcase the best professional jobs that target earnings of $100k and above.

What is a Firmware Engineer?

A Firmware Engineer is responsible for developing the software that powers hardware devices. This work involves close collaboration with hardware engineers to develop the software needed to control the device functions.

The Role of a Firmware Engineer

Firmware Engineers play a key role in the development and the testing phases of electronic product creation. Apart from designing and developing the required software, they also run tests, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the software works seamlessly with the hardware.

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$114K - $190K *

Join as a project-level technical leader to define, verify, and certify wireless and mixed-signal systems, integrating cross-functional teams to drive innovative product outcomes while enhancing desig...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$129K - $247K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in RF solutions for manufacturing. This role involves managing production support, collaborating across teams, and handling multiple projects to enhance product p...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and commercializing advanced variable speed drive products, ensuring optimal performance and reliability across HVAC applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of vehicle technology by evolving edge software for advanced sensor systems. Lead architectural decisions, mentor peers, and transition prototypes to reliable pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Innovate with a dynamic team to design and develop user-centric software applications, focusing on HMI interfaces and applications, leveraging your expertise in UI development to deliver exceptional s...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of embedded systems by leading Zephyr RTOS initiatives, driving technical strategy and ecosystem integration across multiple product lines, while engaging with open-source communities...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K *

Pioneer innovative data solutions by designing and managing scalable data pipelines. Collaborate across teams to enhance data accessibility and governance, all while leveraging cutting-edge Big Data t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $100K *

Innovate in the design of FPGA solutions for advanced video and audio processing. Collaborate with teams to develop low-latency systems for live production, ensuring reliability and performance in bro...

Burlington, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$347K - $457K *

Elevate autonomous driving technology by leading the architecture of next-gen vehicle software. In this hands-on role, design and optimize embedded systems while collaborating with industry leaders an...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$347K - $457K *

Drive innovation by defining and leading the architecture of advanced vehicle software platforms, ensuring optimal performance and reliability while collaborating with top-tier technology partners and...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform CPU block-level design by collaborating with Micro-architects, leading RTL-to-GDS processes, and ensuring thorough validation across multi-functional teams to achieve optimal performance, po...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Architect embedded software solutions for avionics data storage and transfer. Drive full development lifecycle, integrating with custom hardware and collaborating across teams to ensure robust, high-q...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Innovate robust embedded software solutions for advanced avionics data transfer systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the software lifecycle, driving architecture, integration, a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform manufacturing processes by overseeing equipment management, ensuring optimal performance, and implementing maintenance solutions to enhance productivity. Collaborate cross-functionally to el...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$174K - $252K *

Unlock innovation by contributing to cutting-edge software solutions that reshape user experiences. Collaborate globally with diverse teams and tackle challenges across multiple platforms to drive tec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Engineer innovative mechanical designs for telecom systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver manufacturable products, while supporting prototype d...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud infrastructure implementation. You'll design, automate, and manage AWS environments, leveraging Kubernetes orchestration, while collaborating with teams t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $300K *

Drive the development of embedded software and firmware for critical devices, collaborating across functions to enhance product performance while mentoring teammates and ensuring reliable, high-qualit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K *

Lead the advancement of broadcasting technology, optimizing systems and collaborating with teams to enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic, 24/7 environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $128K *

Join a dynamic team as a Software Engineer, developing innovative solutions for tactical access and cross-domain products in a collaborative environment focused on national security...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $166K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive physical design projects, improving methodologies and integration processes for next-gen high-performance chips in an innovative environment, focusing...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing software solutions that enhance operational efficiency, ensuring high-quality applications through rigorous testing and collaboration with cross-functional...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $280K *

Lead the charge in product development engineering, bridging networking chip designs with high-volume automotive-grade manufacturing. Drive end-to-end testing and characterization, ensuring quality an...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $167K *

Manage and optimize system resources, ensuring network security and compliance. Oversee server, workstation, and application support, leading troubleshooting and system maintenance initiatives for opt...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize power integrity methodologies for high-performance PCB and ASIC designs, ensuring robust delivery for high-current applications while collaborating across teams to define architectures and ad...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What duties does a Firmware Engineer perform?question toggle

    Firmware Engineers are essential in creating software that enables hardware to operate correctly. They program, troubleshoot, and manage software, or 'firmware,' that provide basic functionality for various electronic devices.

  • What skills do I need to become a Firmware Engineer?question toggle

    Skills required include knowledge of C/C++, embedded system programming, proven experience in firmware design, and an understanding of electronic circuits, processors, and debugging software code.

  • What's the scope for Firmware Engineer Jobs?question toggle

    With continuous tech advancements, the demand for Firmware Engineers is consistently growing. Industries like technology, automotive, robotics, etc. require Firmware Engineers to build robust and reliable software for their hardware devices.