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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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$129K - $174K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement AI-driven tools for automating network management across Amazon's global fulfillment centers, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability...

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

$130K - $155K *

Transform product outcomes by leading Engineering OS; collaborate with teams to define requirements, manage roadmaps, and engage customers throughout the lifecycle, ensuring innovative solutions meet...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $185K *

Take ownership of real-time embedded software for spacecraft subsystems, overseeing full product lifecycle from design to on-orbit operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of advanced packaging processes in a clean room environment, focusing on die attachment and wire bonding for prototype and production assemblies with a comm...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$171K - $245K *

Transform hardware design by leading the development of next-gen Hyperscaler Switch. Collaborate cross-functionally, resolve design issues, and drive system-level specifications for groundbreaking tec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of semiconductor technology by collaborating on RF circuit design, optimizing performance, and developing prototypes to meet customer needs while staying updated on industry advanceme...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $250K *

Pioneer the development of cutting-edge electrical systems for a groundbreaking spacecraft, overseeing everything from design to testing. Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure su...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by developing high-scale IoT and middleware systems that enable automated prescription fulfillment, enhancing patient care and operational efficiency in connected health...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$184K - $356K *

Contribute to enhancing security architecture for networking products, collaborating with firmware and hardware teams to identify vulnerabilities and implement robust security features that protect mi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$184K - $356K *

Champion security architecture for cutting-edge networking products, collaborating with firmware and hardware teams to enhance security features and mitigate risks across millions of devices globally...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$184K - $356K *

Drive security innovation by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the security architecture of networking products, ensuring robust protection against threats and vulnerabilities impac...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$171K - $245K *

Create innovative hardware solutions as a key technical lead for next-gen Hyperscaler Switch design, collaborating with teams across multiple domains to ensure successful system development, testing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$99K - $188K *

Advance semiconductor packaging technologies by developing and optimizing innovative assembly processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance, reliability, and qualit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $230K *

Transform the software development lifecycle by automating CI/CD pipelines and optimizing cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance developer tooling, ensuring security and efficiency in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $160K *

Engage in the evaluation and management of complex design changes across multiple engineering disciplines to support a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring technical rigor and alignment with busine...

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

$130K - $155K *

Champion innovative network solutions for hyperscale data centers, driving design, deployment, and technical leadership. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure infrastructure scalability, reliabilit...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $214K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, prototype, and validate innovative signal delivery solutions. Drive projects from concept to production while ensuring effec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join us to design high-density electronics for Satellite User Terminals. This hands-on role involves schematic capture, PCB layout, and production support, collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Drive product engineering excellence by leading teams in new product development, optimizing processes, and ensuring alignment across functions to enhance quality, efficiency, and scalability in manuf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $280K *

Drive the design and development of advanced test systems for cutting-edge UAV technology. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliability and performance in extreme environments, while mentoring junio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $200K *

Lead the charge in electrical engineering excellence across multiple campuses, ensuring robust design, validation, and energization of critical infrastructure while integrating onsite generation solut...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate advanced avionics hardware design as a key player in flight computer architecture and digital systems. Drive complex project ownership from concept to validation, ensuring reliability in miss...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $137K *

Drive innovation as a Systems Engineer, collaborating across teams to transform national defense capabilities through advanced engineering practices and model-based solutions, ensuring integration and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Innovate within a dynamic silicon design group, driving the development of cutting-edge signal processing designs for wireless communication SoCs, impacting millions of users globally through efficien...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$217K - $326K *

Transform the future of DRAM technology by leading validation efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving supplier relationships to ensure top-tier quality and reliability in hardw...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.