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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$100K - $120K *

Engage in the design and execution of comprehensive testing strategies for optical transmission systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system integrity and performance, while drivi...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and execute comprehensive test plans for optical transmission systems, ensuring high performance and reliability through innovative verification practices and automation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for optical transmission systems, ensuring system specifications are met through collaboration and automation. Validate performance and reliability while e...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $165K *

Drive high-quality verification of complex SoCs, ensuring production-ready silicon. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute end-to-end digital verification, developing and applying innovati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and implement a next-gen Design System, ensuring consistent, accessible experiences across products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical alignme...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$128K - $204K *

Champion the planning and execution of factory electrical infrastructure, ensuring alignment with production goals. Drive technical decisions, coordinate with utilities, and lead cross-functional team...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $225K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing manufacturing processes and driving innovation. Collaborate cross-functionally to design assembly layouts, develop tooling, and improve production efficiency...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that designs and integrates advanced avionics systems, focusing on Automatic Flight Control Systems. Collaborate on innovative projects that enhance safety and efficiency across aviation p...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by designing and managing complex electromechanical systems, driving innovation and efficiency in aerospace applications. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance safety and perf...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $176K *

Engineer innovative systems solutions by leading cross-functional teams, driving project execution, and ensuring alignment with industry standards to enhance operational efficiency and safety across d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Support hardware engineering activities for advanced defense systems, focusing on electrical design, technical documentation, and collaboration across engineering disciplines to ensure robust system p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development and lifecycle management of advanced avionics systems, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. Drive technical leadership in firmware, FPGA, and hardware engineering for air...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $176K *

Engage in the design and development of cutting-edge software solutions for Cloud Edge and Data Center ML applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance technologies in ML accelerati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $200K *

Join a team that's bridging software and hardware to innovate electromechanical systems. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance product functionality and solve complex challenges in firmware develo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$118K - $219K *

Unlock potential by leading a diverse team of engineers in hardware development, ensuring technical excellence and collaboration across programs while driving recruitment, training, and performance ma...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $140K *

Innovate and manage electrical engineering for a major hydroelectric safety upgrade, overseeing subcontractors, ensuring compliance, and leading project execution across multiple facilities for optima...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Lead the technical direction for digital beamforming and radar signal processing, shaping product roadmaps and algorithm architectures. Collaborate across teams to optimize systems and mentor others i...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$180K - $250K *

Transform complex challenges into scalable products. In this senior role, leverage your full-stack expertise to drive product development from concept to production, ensuring quality and user experien...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of high-speed data converters in advanced FinFET nodes. Own the full design cycle from architecture to validation, driving innovation in HPC, AI, and communicati...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Champion the design and development of high-speed data converters, overseeing the entire design cycle from architecture to validation. Leverage advanced FinFET technology to drive innovation in HPC, A...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation by leading the design of high-speed data converters in advanced FinFET nodes. Own the full design cycle, from architecture to validation, for next-gen HPC, AI, and communications ha...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Architect and drive the design of high-speed data converters in advanced FinFET nodes. Own the full design cycle, from system architecture to post-silicon validation, for next-gen HPC, AI, and communi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing cutting-edge data converters for advanced FinFET nodes. Own the full design cycle, from architecture to validation, driving innovation in high-performance computing and AI...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative manufacturing systems for medical devices, ensuring compliance with industry regulations while optimizing processes from pilot to full-scale production...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $171K *

Drive technical leadership in the lifecycle of complex electronic assemblies, ensuring quality and reliability through collaboration and innovative problem-solving in a dynamic engineering environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.