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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Lead the charge in developing innovative embedded software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and mentor junior engineers while ensuring high-quality d...
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer
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Drive innovation by designing and developing embedded software for optical networking systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and mentor junior engineers while...
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer
$130K - $155K *
Transform technology by designing and developing embedded software solutions, enhancing product performance, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating across teams to drive innovation and eff...
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to design and develop embedded software for optical networking products, enhancing performance and efficiency while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams to dri...
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Accelerate your career by designing and developing cutting-edge embedded software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and mentor junior engineers while dr...
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Transform railway systems by leading RAM engineering activities across all project phases, ensuring reliability and performance meet operational and contractual standards while collaborating with mult...
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Senior Software Engineer (Data and Embedded SWE)
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Lead innovative software development projects, providing technical expertise and mentorship while designing robust applications using Java, Spring, and Vue. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver hi...
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Senior Technical Program Manager, Equipment Engineering
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Pioneer the end-to-end development of custom automated manufacturing tools, ensuring project alignment across teams, managing vendor relationships, and mitigating risks to meet delivery milestones and...
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Embedded Software Engineer II / III - Flight Deck Avionics
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Join our innovative team to shape mechanical architectures for cutting-edge semiconductor test and silicon photonics systems, leveraging your expertise to drive solutions across multidisciplinary engi...
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Join a team that's developing cutting-edge embedded software solutions. You'll design, code, and integrate applications for multi-core systems and tactical hardware, ensuring high performance and reli...
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Transform the future of access control through innovative firmware solutions, focusing on quality and automation while collaborating with an engaged team to deliver secure, reliable products that enha...
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Principal Electrical Engineer - (board level design)
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Lead the charge in architecting advanced electrical board solutions for defense and aerospace. Impact real-world applications with innovative designs while collaborating effectively across disciplines...
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Principal Electrical Engineer - (board level design)
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Invent the future of defense technology by leading high-speed electrical design projects. Collaborate to create robust board solutions for mission-critical systems, ensuring reliability and performanc...
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Principal Electrical Engineer - (board level design)
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Lead innovative hardware design initiatives in mission-critical environments. Provide technical oversight and mentorship while engaging in complex electrical engineering projects and collaborating wit...
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Principal Electrical Analog Design Engineer
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Design and deliver innovative analog circuits and systems, ensuring compliance and performance in high-performance accelerometers. Collaborate across teams to drive new product development and support...
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Engage in the design and development of advanced electronic systems for aerospace test equipment. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create reliable solutions, ensuring compliance with specif...
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Senior Principal Engineer, Silicon Device & Key Product Enablement
$167K - $241K *
Empower innovation as a technical leader in semiconductor product enablement, driving development through qualification and high-volume manufacturing while ensuring optimal performance and reliability...
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Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems and Firmware, XR, Platforms and Devices
$174K - $252K *
Join a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge software solutions that enhance user experiences across various platforms. Collaborate on innovative projects, leveraging your expertise in software develop...
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Champion advanced electronics design by leading complex projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring high-quality production for aerospace and military applications. Drive innovation from concept to manufa...
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Embedded Firmware Verification Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Engage with cross-functional teams to architect and maintain a cutting-edge verification system, driving innovation in battery technologies and enhancing product performance for a global customer base...
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Lead Embedded Firmware & FPGA Engineer
$105K - $154K *
Shape the future of power management by leading FPGA design and development. Collaborate with global teams to create innovative solutions for mission-critical applications, ensuring reliability and pe...
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What does a senior firmware engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.