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 *

Optimize software development processes by designing and enhancing features for embedded systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve product performance while ensuri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative software solutions for embedded systems in optical networking. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and drive best practices while ensuring docume...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Champion product success by leading a hardware engineering team, driving complex programs from concept to production. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality, reliability, and timely delivery...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Drive the success of complex DC/power instrumentation programs, leading cross-functional teams from concept to production. Ensure product competitiveness, quality, and customer readiness while fosteri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $166K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $155K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$214K - $220K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $170K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$190K - $200K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$214K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining hardware design for high-performance systems. Lead innovative projects from concept to production, collaborating with top-tier partners to ensure reliability and manufact...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's developing innovative firmware for advanced power converters in a cutting-edge distributed battery storage system, ensuring high performance and reliability in solar energy applicat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead the development of embedded software for autonomous systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance computing solutions, ensuring high-performance metrics are met in dynam...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $190K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $154K *

Join our team to provide expert electrical engineering support for Aircraft Power Control systems, enhancing design, production, and customer service through innovative solutions and problem-solving i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $149K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $149K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$127K - $139K *

Innovate and develop high-fidelity simulation software for avionics systems. Collaborate with engineers to design, implement, and test embedded software, ensuring robust performance in real-time envir...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$216K - $325K *

Engineer cutting-edge CPU designs, optimizing performance and power efficiency. Collaborate across teams on complex silicon issues while driving next-gen design methodologies and mentoring junior engi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $170K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $178K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.