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.
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Drive innovation in Ethernet networking products by shaping strategy, collaborating with teams, and translating insights into actionable product plans. Influence market trends and customer engagements...
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Senior Ethernet Product Manager
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Drive innovation and strategy in next-gen Ethernet networking. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate market insights into customer-centric products for cloud, enterprise, and telecom so...
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Lead the charge in building and managing a dynamic embedded engineering team, driving firmware development for next-gen wearables from prototype to production while ensuring high standards and collabo...
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Champion audio innovation by developing and optimizing DSP software for embedded platforms, ensuring high-quality signal processing across diverse audio products while collaborating with cross-functio...
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Lead the charge in overseeing software development, quality assurance, and team management while driving enhancements and new product initiatives for complex cloud-based solutions in a fast-paced envi...
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Pre-Silicon Verification Engineer
$122K - $172K *
Engage in the verification of clock generator IPs, ensuring functional accuracy and reliability. Develop test environments, implement tests, and debug pre-silicon issues to uphold high standards in in...
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Pre-Silicon Verification Engineer
$122K - $172K *
Champion the verification of clock generator IPs, ensuring functional accuracy and reliability. Develop test environments, implement tests, and debug pre-silicon issues, collaborating with cross-funct...
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Pre-Silicon Verification Engineer
$122K - $172K *
Take ownership of the verification process for clock generator IPs, ensuring functional accuracy and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test environments and debug pre-sil...
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Pre-Silicon Verification Engineer
$122K - $172K *
Deliver comprehensive verification solutions for clock generator IPs, ensuring functional accuracy and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance methodologies and debug pre-silic...
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Pre-Silicon Verification Engineer
$122K - $172K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of clock generator IPs by ensuring their functional accuracy and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop verification environments and deb...
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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Consumer Optics
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to develop innovative mechanical solutions for consumer optics products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive projects from concept to mass p...
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$95K - $115K *
Join us in shaping the future of aerospace manufacturing by developing and managing complex processes from design to production. Your expertise will drive efficiency and quality in our operations, ens...
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Embedded Flight Software Engineer
$130K - $170K *
Drive the development of embedded flight software, focusing on low-level drivers, bootloaders, and memory management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust integration and complianc...
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Join a team that's tackling complex thermal challenges to enhance AI computing performance. Collaborate with experts to innovate and optimize thermal architecture, ensuring reliability and efficiency...
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$180K - $220K *
Drive the development of innovative full-stack applications for a cutting-edge identity platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges and enhance system perfo...
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Senior Engineer I, Electrical Engineering
$110K - $130K *
Transform the future of industrial semiconductor equipment by designing and developing advanced electrical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and tackle c...
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Senior Engineer I, Electrical Engineering
$95K - $115K *
Drive innovation by designing and developing advanced electrical systems for industrial semiconductor equipment, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration across teams and vendors to meet evolvi...
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Staff FPGA Engineer - RF Comm Systems/Simulink
$220K - $292K *
Champion the development of innovative embedded processing solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize FPGA firmware, streamline workflows, and ensure robust system integration...
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Circuit Design Engineer Sr Stf
$148K - $275K *
Transform reusable engineering products by leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance circuit design and integration for aerospace and defense systems, ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment wit...
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Circuit Design Engineer Sr Stf
$148K - $275K *
Empower the design and analysis of electrical hardware for defense systems, ensuring survivability against natural space radiation. Collaborate with teams to meet performance requirements and mentor j...
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Drive your career with innovative manufacturing solutions, leading process improvements and product launches. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and quality while mentoring...
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Principal Analog Design Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to design high-speed analog circuits for next-gen AI technologies. You'll tackle complex challenges in circuit architecture, verification, and silicon implementation, contributing...
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Senior Power Electronics Engineer
$175K - $200K *
Join a team that's pioneering high-power electronics design for aerospace systems. Lead the development of innovative power conversion hardware, collaborating across disciplines to ensure mission-read...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Champion innovative mechanical design solutions by leveraging your expertise in SOLIDWORKS and engineering principles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and document complex mechanica...
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$86K - $182K *
Transform advanced RF communication systems by developing, modeling, and analyzing architectures for mobile applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet evolving wireless requirements...
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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.