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.
Lead Engineer, Embedded System Verification
$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...
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Lead Engineer, Embedded System Verification
$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...
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Lead Engineer, Embedded System Verification
$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...
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Sr. Staff Engineer - Digital Design Verification
$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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Senior Staff Engineer, Design Systems
$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...
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Senior Electrical Engineer, Factory Development
$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...
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Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
$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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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...
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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...
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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...
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Electrical Engineer - Hardware Design
$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...
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Lead Firmware & FPGA Engineer - Aircraft Surveillance Products
$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...
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Cloud Edge & Data Center Machine Learning)
$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...
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$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...
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Hardware Engineering Asc Mgr - L4
$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...
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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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$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...
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Senior Product Engineer - HYBRID
$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...
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Senior / Lead Data Converter IC Design Engineer (FinFET)
$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...
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Senior / Lead Data Converter IC Design Engineer (FinFET)
$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...
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Senior / Lead Data Converter IC Design Engineer (FinFET)
$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...
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Senior / Lead Data Converter IC Design Engineer (FinFET)
$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...
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Senior / Lead Data Converter IC Design Engineer (FinFET)
$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...
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$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...
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Principal Engineer Electronics
$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...
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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.