Senior Firmware Engineer Jobs

Explore senior firmware engineer roles with vetted employers and salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. Senior firmware engineers build and optimize the low-level software that enables devices to operate reliably, from connected products and industrial equipment to automotive, medical, and consumer electronics.

What Senior Firmware Engineers Do

Senior firmware engineers develop, test, and maintain software that runs close to hardware. Responsibilities may include designing embedded architectures, writing and debugging code, bringing up new boards, integrating sensors and peripherals, and improving performance, security, and reliability. They often work across hardware, software, product, and quality teams to take products from design through release.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong experience with C or C++, embedded systems, microcontrollers, RTOS platforms, hardware interfaces, and debugging tools. Depending on the role, valuable expertise may include Linux, device drivers, wireless protocols, bootloaders, power management, safety standards, and secure firmware updates. Clear technical communication and the ability to mentor engineers are also important at the senior level.

Career Opportunities and Salary

Senior firmware engineers can find opportunities across technology, aerospace, automotive, healthcare, robotics, telecommunications, and manufacturing. Compensation varies by location, industry, experience, and scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced engineers discover roles aligned with their technical strengths and career goals.

Find Senior Firmware Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Browse senior firmware engineer openings, compare role requirements, and identify positions that match your experience. Explore opportunities involving embedded product development, system architecture, technical leadership, and next-generation connected devices.

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$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of OpenBMC firmware development, driving platform bring-up, feature implementation, and integration to enhance system functionality and reliability. Contribute your...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $200K *

Drive impactful design and development of front-end features, owning the code from concept to production. Collaborate with teams to establish design systems and set direction for user-centric products...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $209K *

Drive the future of device software as a hands-on technical lead, overseeing architecture and delivery for a team of firmware engineers. Own critical subsystems, ensuring safety and performance while...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$154K - $260K *

Transform edge AI solutions by leading a talented engineering team. Drive the strategy for embedded systems and machine learning, ensuring impactful deployment of intelligent safety features for real...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform client interactions through innovative embedded solutions while driving design wins and revenue. Collaborate closely with clients to develop technical strategies and provide exceptional engi...

Wisconsin, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform validation processes by ensuring compliance and data integrity for computerized systems in a regulated environment. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies and mentor junior members whi...

Wellesley, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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South Bend, INRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $122K *

Advance your career by leading supplier development initiatives that enhance performance and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products while driving continuo...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

Unlock excellence in PCB design and manufacturing by leading DFM initiatives, developing complex multilayer layouts, and shaping best practices across engineering teams to enhance product performance...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Create impactful solutions as a Senior Product Engineer, owning projects from concept to delivery. Collaborate with a dynamic team, leveraging AI tools to enhance development while mentoring peers and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$224K - $431K *

Champion the advancement of open-source Linux kernel support for NVIDIA GPUs. Collaborate with global teams to develop virtualization features in Rust and C, driving technical proposals and enhancing...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$224K - $356K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous driving by designing and developing cutting-edge perception solutions. Collaborate with top engineers to enhance software robustness and efficiency...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $140K *

Pioneer innovative electrical design solutions while leading projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure compliance and efficiency, mentoring junior engine...

Ottawa, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Engineer complex physical designs for next-gen AI data center chips, driving multi-million-gate blocks to meet performance, power, and area targets. Collaborate with RTL teams, enhance methodologies...

Vancouver, BCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$168K - $310K *

Lead the charge in designing cutting-edge SRAM circuits for next-gen AI chips, optimizing performance and power while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative memory solutions a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $190K *

Innovate software solutions in dynamic environments, collaborating with operators and engineers to rapidly prototype and deploy mission-critical capabilities. Leverage your technical expertise to inte...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform product operations by enhancing collaboration across teams and streamlining the launch processes. Utilize data-driven insights and AI to identify bottlenecks and drive efficiency, ensuring s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$184K - $356K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous driving by developing advanced 3D world models. Collaborate with experts to integrate perception data and enhance navigation solutions for complex e...

Santa Clara, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $195K *

Drive innovation by developing and maintaining Linux kernel features, collaborating with hardware teams, and contributing to the upstream community. Own projects from definition to deployment while me...

Vancouver, BCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $180K *

Drive innovative electrical design solutions for high-density compute environments. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with industry standards while mentoring junior engineers. Make a signi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining avionics systems engineering by translating customer needs into innovative architectures and requirements. Collaborate across domains to deliver high-quality solutions in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $187K *

Transform the future of quantum computing by designing and implementing advanced FPGA systems that connect hardware and software, driving impactful projects in a collaborative environment...

Connecticut, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $90K *

Optimize product development by collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to enhance embedded systems, design software components, and ensure robust operation while addressing technical challenges i...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$231K - $304K *

Champion groundbreaking FPGA software advancements through innovative algorithm design and technical leadership, enhancing implementation methodologies and driving superior performance in complex semi...

Colorado Springs, CORemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation as you design complex electrical systems, lead projects, mentor teams, and ensure high-quality deliverables. Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams, utilizing advanced BI...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior firmware engineer do?question toggle

    A senior firmware engineer designs, develops, tests, and maintains software that controls or communicates directly with electronic hardware. The work can include embedded architecture, device drivers, board bring-up, debugging, performance optimization, and collaboration across engineering teams.

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

    Common requirements include C or C++, embedded systems experience, microcontrollers, RTOS platforms, hardware debugging, and interfaces such as SPI, I2C, or UART. Some roles also require Linux, wireless connectivity, security, safety standards, or experience with firmware update systems.

  • What industries hire senior firmware engineers?question toggle

    Senior firmware engineers work in industries such as consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices, aerospace, robotics, industrial automation, telecommunications, and connected products.

  • How much do senior firmware engineers earn?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, experience, and job responsibilities. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.

  • How can I find senior firmware engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted senior firmware engineer openings that meet its $100,000-and-up salary focus. Review each listing’s responsibilities and qualifications to find roles that fit your experience.