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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$92K - $180K *

Transform your career by engineering cutting-edge propulsion systems with a dynamic team. Leverage your expertise in data acquisition and controls to innovate in a fast-paced environment dedicated to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining SoC architecture and performance analysis. Lead innovative HW/SW optimization and AI workload integration while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strateg...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $179K *

Engineer your career by leading the manufacturing of mission-critical payload systems. Collaborate with design teams and customers to ensure high-quality assembly processes for groundbreaking space mi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $135K *

Champion innovative wafer fabrication processes to enhance yield and quality for InP photonic devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production and drive data-based decisions in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $195K *

Drive front-end digital design for high-performance switch ASICs, translating microarchitecture into efficient RTL while leading execution across verification, synthesis, and physical implementation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining digital design in high-performance network controllers, utilizing your expertise in front-end circuit design and micro-architecture to drive innovation and deliver qualit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development of cutting-edge satellite systems software by driving innovation, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring mission success through effective problem-solving and co...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of embedded systems by developing innovative software for cutting-edge sensors. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance product reliability and performance whil...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$202K - $303K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative embedded software for radar systems, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance RF subsystems through all software lifecycle phases, ensuring optimal performa...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Transform the future of defense communication systems by leading the development and integration of advanced Link 16 solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product lif...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of innovative surgical robotics, overseeing all phases from conceptualization to prototyping. Collaborate to refine mechanisms and ensure functionality for life...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform ideas into reality by designing and building flight-critical embedded systems. Own the entire process from circuit design to firmware, ensuring high reliability and performance in aerospace...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $147K *

Unlock potential by joining our team as a Principal Systems Engineer, where you'll develop advanced signal processing algorithms for UAV systems, ensuring mission success through innovative solutions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing multi-disciplinary product development while providing technical and project management expertise. Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure successful project...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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Elevate product innovation by independently designing and evaluating complex engineering solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance and support manufacturing, ensuring adherenc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join us to drive software integration projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and seamless collaboration across teams while implementing DevSecOps practices and enhancing our aerospace technology...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $200K *

Drive the development and management of software teams, fostering a culture of trust and continuous learning while ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software products through Agile methodologie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $200K *

Empower mission success by leading satellite systems software engineering efforts. Collaborate with multi-agency teams to analyze, design, and enhance embedded software systems, ensuring compliance wi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $200K *

Innovate embedded software solutions for autonomous systems, leveraging C++ on Linux. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and reliability, tackling complex integration challenges in a dyna...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $180K *

Lead the charge in defining and implementing embedded firmware architecture, guiding a team of developers to establish standards and ensure quality across multiple programs while driving innovation an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$141K - $211K *

Transform your career by driving innovative CPU software architecture for leading-edge products. Collaborate on hardware-software co-design, optimize systems, and develop firmware for Qualcomm's lates...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $175K *

Engineer your career with a Senior Software Safety Engineer role focused on developing safety-critical autonomous systems. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance software safety process...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Transform digital verification processes for mixed signal integrated circuits. Collaborate on design specifications, develop verification plans, and utilize System Verilog and UVM to ensure robust tes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $135K *

Transform your career by leading equipment engineering projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production capabilities and drive innovation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a collaborative team to enhance applications on the Pega Platform, driving automation and modernization. Engage in Agile development, partner with cross-functional teams, and ensure system reliab...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business 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.