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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$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that shapes the future of fiber optic testing by defining manufacturing processes, collaborating with global teams, and driving continuous improvement in production efficiency and quality...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$108K - $162K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Engage in the design and development of innovative power supply systems, focusing on reliability testing for emerging power conversion ICs. Collaborate cross-functionally to create effective evaluatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining aerospace engineering by leading complex systems initiatives, driving integration and certification efforts, and mentoring engineers to achieve successful product outcome...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$153K - $215K *

Join a team that's pushing the limits of silicon engineering to enhance yield and performance for cutting-edge machine learning chips. Collaborate across functions to solve complex problems and optimi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $155K *

Elevate software engineering solutions by architecting and integrating advanced testing platforms across diverse semiconductor environments, ensuring high-quality, reliable execution and fostering tec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$154K - $260K *

Transform edge AI solutions by leading a talented engineering team. Drive the strategy for embedded systems and machine learning, ensuring impactful deployment of intelligent safety features for real...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in FPGA design by integrating IP blocks, managing design constraints, and ensuring seamless collaboration across functional teams to deliver high-quality semicond...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$166K - $208K *

Lead the charge in developing embedded flight software for advanced missile systems. Collaborate with a high-performing team to design, integrate, and test mission-critical software in real-time envir...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

The Hardware Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of various embedded systems, including both hardware and firmware design. The role requires conducting design reviews, r...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of embedded hardware by designing Linux-capable boards for demanding environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept to production, ensuring high...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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Join a dynamic team to develop embedded software for a cutting-edge robotic system. Collaborate to enhance lung cancer diagnostics, ensuring high-quality solutions from inception through delivery in a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$182K - $291K *

Pioneer advanced electronic hardware development by leading architecture, driving technical decisions, and mentoring engineers. Shape the future of complex systems through innovative solutions and cro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$182K - $291K *

Champion innovation by leading the architecture and development of advanced electronic hardware systems. Leverage deep technical expertise and mentorship to drive critical decisions and enhance engine...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $100K *

Empower embedded software development by enhancing CI/CD pipelines, automating processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize tools and workflows for efficient software integrati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $100K *

Lead the charge in enhancing embedded software development through robust CI/CD pipelines, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve productivity...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Transform the firmware migration for the Signals device fleet, ensuring seamless integration and ownership of the firmware layer while collaborating with Engineering Services for efficient release aut...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Drive the migration of embedded firmware from vendor to in-house ownership, collaborating with engineering teams to establish robust processes and pipelines for device firmware management and updates...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.