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.
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Empower the development and enhancement of avionics software systems, engaging in the full software lifecycle from analysis to certification. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-qua...
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Sr. Staff Physical Design Engineer
$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...
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Sr. Staff Physical Design Engineer
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in complex physical design for next-gen AI data center chips, driving multi-million-gate graphics IP blocks to meet performance, power, and area targets while collaborating with cross...
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Principal Embedded Firmware Engineer - AI/HPC Networking Silicon
$150K - $180K *
Optimize embedded firmware architecture for next-gen networking silicon. Lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and ensure secure, efficient operation of on-chip compute engines in a collaborat...
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$220K *
Engineer complex system designs for configuration, security, and high-speed interfaces. Provide technical leadership, translate requirements into micro-architecture, and drive continuous improvement a...
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Senior Engineer, Product Development Engineering
$89K - $131K *
Join a team that's pioneering advanced semiconductor technologies by designing innovative gas filtration products. Collaborate across functions to drive prototypes from concept to production, ensuring...
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$72K - $133K *
Unlock your potential as you design and develop embedded software for real-time systems. Collaborate with experienced engineers, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to innovative projects in an...
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Senior Product Design Engineer
$130K - $225K *
Innovate cutting-edge product designs by collaborating cross-functionally, leveraging 5+ years of mechatronic expertise to transform concepts into functional prototypes and drive advancements in 3D pr...
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$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in designing electromechanical actuators for aerospace and defense. Drive product development from concept to production while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet custome...
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$90K - $118K *
Unlock potential by leading the design and development of mechanical components for probe cards, ensuring manufacturability and reliability while collaborating across teams to drive innovation from co...
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Principal Analog/Mixed-Signal Design Engineer
$176K - $261K *
Engineer high-performance analog and mixed-signal circuits for cutting-edge optical and electrical communication technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive design, validation, and...
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$140K - $185K *
Unlock innovative electrical solutions by leading design efforts from concept to production. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure robust performance in mixed-signal circuit design, while mentoring...
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$111K - $160K *
Manage and enhance R&D lab equipment for solid-state battery development, ensuring reliability and performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements in a fa...
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$108K - $130K *
Innovate with us to develop next-gen automated design flows and tools. Leverage your CAD expertise to shape design infrastructure and methodologies, collaborating across teams to tackle complex design...
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Sr. Embedded Software Engineer
$117K - $176K *
Drive innovation in embedded software development, utilizing advanced debugging and testing skills. Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance RTOS and SoC architecture while contributing to groundbre...
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Senior Hardware Qualification Engineer, Platforms
$159K - $230K *
Analyze and execute testing protocols for cutting-edge hardware solutions, ensuring performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhance data center tec...
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Principal Software Engineer - Integration and Test
$114K - $171K *
Transform complex software integration and testing processes by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless collaboration, and driving best practices in a dynamic environment. Elevate system per...
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Senior Flight Software Engineer
$159K - $220K *
Join a team that's developing cutting-edge flight software for human-rated space stations. Collaborate cross-functionally to create reliable, fault-tolerant systems, ensuring safety and performance in...
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Senior Software Engineer - Embedded
$108K - $130K *
Drive your career with a pivotal role in embedded software development. Lead technical activities to design and influence system architecture while ensuring robust operation and timely project complet...
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Senior Electronic IC Design Engineer
$121K - $171K *
Elevate innovation by designing cutting-edge circuits for serial communications. Collaborate within a dynamic team to drive product development from concept to qualification, ensuring high performance...
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Senior Staff Test Engineer - Reliability
$138K - $165K *
Drive reliability excellence by leading testing strategies for complex electromechanical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set targets, analyze failures, and mentor engineers, ensuri...
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer , Fauna
$184K - $250K *
Engineer cutting-edge embedded systems for robotics, focusing on firmware development, real-time operating systems, and communication protocols to enhance performance and reliability in dynamic enviro...
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$248K - $391K *
Innovate the future of AI by architecting and developing cutting-edge platforms that enhance business efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable, intelligent systems that l...
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Firmware/Software Engineer, Professional II
$86K - $129K *
Unlock your potential by designing and developing embedded firmware for innovative thermal printer solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product functionality and ensure qualit...
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Senior Hardware Emulation Engineer, Google
$163K - $236K *
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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.