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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$125K - $145K *

Optimize electronics design by developing robust low-voltage and mixed-signal hardware for advanced power conversion systems. Lead projects from schematic to production and ensure high reliability in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining federal workflows by engineering AI-driven solutions and optimizing data architectures, ensuring security and scalability across all applications. Collaborate with peers...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $225K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic electrical engineering team focused on high-speed designs for optical interconnects. Drive cross-functional collaboration and technical excellence in delivering advanced prod...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$145K - $175K *

Manage the development of system-level requirements for autonomous vehicle platforms, ensuring robust architecture and safety validation across multiple domains to meet high-performance standards and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining AI infrastructure by engaging with top hyperscalers, driving post-silicon validation, and leading technical initiatives in a high-impact role focused on our Scorpio Smart...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$250K - $275K *

Transform the future of precision spaceflight hardware by leading a multi-disciplinary engineering organization, ensuring design integrity, and driving integration processes while developing future ha...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to next-gen optical firmware testing, executing integration and validation strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while utilizing Python for automation and manual testing, ensu...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$81K - $150K *

Engineer complex FPGA designs from requirements to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define specifications, validate designs, and ensure seamless integration. Contribute to missio...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$117K - $185K *

Engage in innovative software development for a carrier-grade control gateway, enhancing global satellite network connectivity. Contribute to architecture, coding, testing, and deployment while collab...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$117K - $185K *

Join a dynamic software team to design, develop, and support a carrier-grade control gateway, working on critical components of a global satellite network while enhancing your expertise in modern clou...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $158K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful engineering solutions to support the F-35 modification team by coordinating efforts, developing technical documentation, and ensuring proposal execution aligns...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $121K *

Explore innovative wafer fabrication processes for next-gen infrared detector technology. Collaborate on R&D, automate procedures, and ensure quality through hands-on experimentation and data analysis...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate product innovation by defining architectures for advanced power solutions, collaborating cross-functionally to optimize efficiency and reliability, while addressing customer needs in the hi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$218K - $302K *

Empower engineers to transform prototypes into reliable products by collaborating on secure, production-grade solutions. Leverage coding agents and AI capabilities to ensure code quality and operation...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$163K - $226K *

Join our fast-paced team to shape cutting-edge prototypes into reliable, production-grade products. Collaborate closely with engineers and reference customers, ensuring high standards in operational q...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $158K *

Join a team that's responsible for leading F-35 proposals and managing engineering projects. Drive execution across engineering and business operations while coordinating with diverse stakeholders to...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize IAMD Sustainment Localization processes, drive data integrity, and enhance operational efficiency through analytical insights and collaborative strategies across cross...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Take ownership of engineering projects, coordinating planning, design review, and integration efforts to ensure compliance with specifications and engineering principles, while resolving technical dev...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Elevate your career by leading complex engineering projects, driving collaboration and innovation to sustain and enhance mission-critical infrastructures. Join a skilled team committed to ensuring the...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Help us shape the future of hypersonic missile production by overseeing engineering projects, ensuring compliance, coordinating resources, and providing critical updates. Drive success through collabo...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Advance your career by managing Integrated Master Schedules and collaborating with teams to optimize program execution. Drive cost-model development while ensuring program objectives are successfully...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Champion project success by coordinating teams, schedules, and deliverables for the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) project, ensuring timely execution and quality outcomes while fostering effective co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of high-speed analog circuit design, overseeing innovative projects from concept to silicon while collaborating in a dynamic team environment to enhance optical transceivers and advan...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of analog circuit design by creating advanced solutions for high-speed broadband applications and next-gen optical transceivers, while overseeing layout and verif...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Optimize the design and development of advanced aerospace hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure seamless integration from concept through production wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.