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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$90K - $110K *

Drive the verification of software and firmware for precision test instruments, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute test strategies, enhanci...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $182K *

Join our team to develop advanced electronic hardware for system-level test products. You'll lead complex board designs from concept to release, collaborating across disciplines to ensure high-quality...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $182K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electronic hardware by developing complex board-level designs from concept to release, collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative storage and syste...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $209K *

Drive the future of device software as a hands-on technical lead, overseeing architecture and delivery for a team of firmware engineers. Own critical subsystems, ensuring safety and performance while...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$155K - $209K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge firmware solutions, overseeing architecture and delivery while mentoring a team of engineers. Drive innovation in device software for secure home energy inte...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Innovate and develop firmware for cutting-edge SoC products, ensuring seamless integration with hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional solutions that meet customer ne...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$123K - $164K *

Drive the development of embedded flight software for advanced missile systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure precision and reliability in high-performance, real-time environments...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by driving modernization efforts for space launch ranges. Collaborate on complex systems integration, testing, and troubleshooting to enhance capabilities and support the future of...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by leading hardware engineering efforts to modernize space launch ranges, ensuring mission success through innovative solutions and system integration. Collaborate with teams to en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $160K *

Champion the integration of software and firmware in UAVs, driving cross-functional collaboration and technical milestones. Leverage your engineering expertise to ensure seamless delivery and validati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $175K *

Join us to lead the design of Ka-band high power amplifiers for advanced satellite communications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept through production, ensuring h...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of embedded systems by developing innovative firmware solutions. Collaborate with engineers to enhance product design and ensure high-quality control systems, dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of embedded firmware by leading a skilled team, ensuring high-quality delivery through collaboration, technical guidance, and disciplined execution aligned with product and bu...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading firmware development for complex storage products. Drive technical excellence, manage diverse talent, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-qu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $230K *

Engineer advanced RF sensing capabilities for autonomous defense platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize radar software, ensuring high-performance, low-la...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and develop embedded software for cutting-edge PNT products. Lead the integration of advanced sensors and optimize performance while collaborating closely with hardwar...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading firmware innovation in optical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cutting-edge solutions, while mentoring junior engineers in a dyn...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of product quality by leading test strategies and architectures. Drive best practices in testing, mentor engineers, and enhance automation across diverse software platforms to ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$132K - $251K *

Join a dynamic software development team to innovate cybersecurity solutions for connected systems. Lead research, collaborate with engineers, and tackle complex challenges to enhance security for cri...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$152K - $287K *

Join a team that’s revolutionizing VLSI design through innovative full-stack engineering. Build scalable web applications, enhance performance, and improve chip design productivity while collaborating...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $287K *

Innovate with us to enhance VLSI design productivity through robust web applications, collaborating with a dynamic Agile team to build scalable infrastructure and deliver exceptional user experiences...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Advance firmware development by leading projects, guiding junior engineers, and enhancing processes. Utilize expertise in embedded systems to solve complex challenges and collaborate with teams to ach...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $201K *

Analyze and optimize Wi-Fi performance by applying digital communications and signal processing principles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug and validate next-gen wireless systems, lev...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by developing and testing embedded real-time DSP and control systems for advanced applications, utilizing C/C++ and MATLAB to optimize performance and contribute to cutting-edge te...

Ottawa, ONHybrid

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$108K - $162K *

Join a dynamic team as a Principal FPGA Digital Engineer, collaborating across disciplines to tackle design challenges, develop test benches, and ensure seamless hardware integration in a fast-paced e...

1 week 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.