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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$110K - $130K *

Lead the embedded software lifecycle, enhancing reliability and quality through design, development, and testing of C/C++ software in Linux environments. Collaborate across teams to automate build and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine the embedded software lifecycle by designing, developing, and maintaining C/C++ software in Linux environments. Collaborate across teams to enhance product reliability and quality while auto...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the embedded software lifecycle by designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality C/C++ software in Linux environments, ensuring reliability and integration across systems while collabora...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge modem algorithms for our satellite communications platform, collaborating with engineers across disciplines to ensure robust integration and performance valida...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$184K - $287K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge embedded platforms, driving innovation in AI solutions for robotics and automation. Collaborate globally to enhance product lifecycles from concept to deployme...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of industrial products by developing robust bare-metal firmware. Leverage your creativity and expertise to enhance performance, reliability, and new capabilities while exploring A...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity solutions through innovative software development. Collaborate on cutting-edge features for a leading firewall product, tackling complex challen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $195K *

Drive the design and integration of advanced military communications systems, focusing on FPGA-based digital firmware and hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of OpenBMC firmware development, driving platform bring-up, feature implementation, and integration to enhance system functionality and reliability. Contribute your...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join us to leverage your expertise in OpenBMC firmware development, collaborating on platform bring-up and feature innovation. Elevate your career while working closely with cross-functional teams to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $200K *

Drive the development of core firmware for automotive MCUs, ensuring robust vehicle network access and secure updates. Collaborate on hardware bring-up and validation, integrating supplier code while...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of high-volume electronic systems, guiding PCBAs from concept to production while ensuring compliance and reliability throughout the development cycle...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $166K *

Drive innovation in embedded firmware development for cutting-edge DSP products. Collaborate across teams to ensure product success from design to deployment, while engaging with customers to meet the...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $176K *

Lead the charge in developing firmware and electronics for complex electromechanical systems in medical devices, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while collaborating with cross-fu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in embedded systems, driving end-to-end development of prototype hardware. Collaborate in a dynamic team to define architectures, design systems, and enhance technologies...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $200K *

Drive impactful design and development of front-end features, owning the code from concept to production. Collaborate with teams to establish design systems and set direction for user-centric products...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by developing and testing embedded real-time DSP and control systems for advanced applications, utilizing MATLAB and C++ for system design and firmware coding, while contributing to d...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$116K - $125K *

Lead firmware innovation and control systems as a technical expert, mentoring engineers and shaping processes. Drive complex architectures and ensure reliable product performance in a collaborative, h...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and enhance embedded firmware solutions, collaborating across functions to deliver high-quality software. Take ownership of features from design to implementation, ensur...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation by designing and validating embedded firmware for high-performance storage solutions, collaborating across teams to solve complex challenges and accelerate product development in a dy...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $222K *

Unlock your potential as you develop innovative firmware solutions for testing automation. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance product quality through cutting-edge technology and creative probl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Engage your expertise to design and validate safety-critical firmware and FPGA solutions for automotive systems, focusing on low-level development and compliance with Functional Safety standards...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $195K *

Transform the future of DSP technology by leading innovative projects, mentoring engineers, and driving algorithm implementation from concept to delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to en...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $145K *

Unlock innovative electrical designs for advanced wafer probe card solutions. Manage projects from requirements to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, manufa...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $230K *

Transform complex DSP challenges into innovative solutions, providing strategic technical leadership and mentoring across multiple engineering programs while ensuring alignment with organizational obj...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.