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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$142K - $211K *

Transform your career by leading innovative packaging solutions for next-gen HPC and AI technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive architecture development and ensure manufacturabi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$148K - $165K *

Lead the charge in defining and delivering robust verification for next-gen connectivity silicon, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, reliable products that support AI in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $176K *

Unlock the potential of next-gen 6G technology by leading high-performance hardware development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, driving circuit design and validation to create innovative pro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering cutting-edge software solutions for high-performance datacenter environments, collaborating with a skilled team to drive innovation and ensure product susta...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $161K *

Lead the design and development of innovative medical device firmware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and drive technical excellence to enhance patient outcomes through hig...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $169K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $250K *

Lead the charge in developing embedded firmware for innovative printers, ensuring quality and timely delivery while managing a skilled team. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance product performan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $140K *

Advance firmware solutions for a fleet of connected ovens, ensuring reliability in legacy systems while innovating new platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance development practices and in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Lead and optimize hardware engineering projects in aerospace, driving innovation and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge solutions that enhance aircraft operations...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Join us to lead the design and deployment of advanced electronic assemblies for groundbreaking quantum computing control systems. Drive hardware strategy across multiple projects while engaging in han...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $275K *

Elevate your career by leading optimization strategies for AI software solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and scalability of AI inference workloads on Intel GPU platforms, driv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$149K - $275K *

Drive innovation in AI systems by optimizing software solutions for high-performance inference workloads. Collaborate across teams to enhance scalability and efficiency, while mentoring engineers and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$149K - $275K *

Unlock potential by leading optimization strategies for AI software solutions. Drive performance across compilers, runtimes, and GPU architectures, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$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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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of defense technology through FPGA and embedded systems development. Leverage your expertise in signal processing and programming to support critical US Navy prog...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$224K - $356K *

Advance the architecture and automation of cutting-edge GPU firmware infrastructure, crafting robust systems that enhance reliability and speed. Collaborate across teams to drive long-term technical d...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$168K - $310K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $215K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $176K *

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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.