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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Join a dynamic team as you design and develop cutting-edge power electronics for unmanned systems. Play a key role in the full product lifecycle, from concept to production, ensuring optimal performan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $155K *

Lead innovative HVAC design projects, ensuring excellence in engineering, client interaction, and team collaboration. Drive the development of high-quality mechanical systems across diverse sectors, e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$161K - $206K *

Transform vehicle electrical systems by leading design, integration, and validation for autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles. Collaborate across teams to ensure performance, safety, and reliabili...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$70K - $205K *

Contribute to product success by driving support and development for semiconductor products. Collaborate with global teams on new product launches, quality improvements, and technical issue resolution...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $182K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role bridging RF, Electrical, and Mechanical teams. Drive product development for complex RF systems in defense and aerospace, ensuring technical excellence and collabo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Develop and support complex software solutions, integrating multiple systems while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to advanced technical research to enhance business operations and applica...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of IoT by designing and deploying embedded systems for vehicles and equipment. Collaborate across teams to enhance technology, ensuring robust and secure communication while drivi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Design and develop embedded firmware for solar measurement products, overseeing the full product lifecycle from design to release. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliabilit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative embedded software solutions for space exploration, driving design and development of critical systems. Collaborate in a dynamic team, tackling complex engineering challenges to enh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$169K - $195K *

Empower the development of cutting-edge automation for embedded systems in medical robotics. This role involves designing test infrastructure, creating automated tools, and collaborating across teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $150K *

Transform product development by leading innovative electrical engineering projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and launch cutting-edge thermal barcode printers and RFID solut...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $165K *

Join us to design and verify advanced testbenches for high-performance digital ASICs and FPGAs. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge signal processing technologies that enhance crit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining digital engineering by architecting and implementing cutting-edge mixed signal ICs. Collaborate across global teams to drive innovation from conception to production, ens...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Engage your expertise to architect and design RTL in Verilog for mixed-signal ICs. Collaborate with a skilled team, oversee digital backend design, and mentor junior engineers while driving innovative...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $132K *

Pioneer innovative testing solutions by developing and maintaining software for prototype validation. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product quality while troubleshooting Android and Linux d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $135K *

Join a team that's redefining neurodiagnostics by leveraging advanced electrical engineering techniques to design and integrate cutting-edge products. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure complian...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $160K *

Contribute to the design and development of high-speed mixed-signal hardware for quantum computing control systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and perform...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $137K *

Engage in cutting-edge hardware validation, collaborating across teams to optimize high-speed networking solutions. Drive product quality through data analysis and circuit tuning, while contributing t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize mechanical solutions for innovative fitness products. Leverage advanced CAD skills to lead complex designs, oversee testing, and drive technological advancements, ensuring high-performance re...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join our dynamic team to develop cutting-edge UEFI solutions for diverse markets. Collaborate with industry experts to enhance firmware for Cloud, IoT, and Enterprise Servers, driving innovation and o...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $143K *

Optimize wafer fab processes by leading teams, maintaining recipes, and driving improvements in yield and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovation in hardware design as a senior technical leader, influencing architecture decisions and driving design excellence across multiple product lines in a regulated environment. Collabor...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$127K - $190K *

Deliver innovative software solutions by leading a dynamic team, overseeing development processes, and ensuring compliance with standards. Drive continuous improvement while fostering employee growth...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's redefining motor control technology by designing, prototyping, and testing embedded systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure product excellenc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovative test solutions as a Senior Applications Engineer, leading technical engagements and ensuring seamless integration of semiconductor test systems while building strong customer relation...

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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.