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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$148K - $275K *

Join a team that's redefining electrical solutions for mission-critical technologies. Lead a high-performing engineering team, drive innovation, and collaborate across functions to deliver cutting-edg...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $110K *

Champion advanced manufacturing practices by leading process improvements, enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure robust prod...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $275K *

Elevate your career by defining and verifying system requirements within a cutting-edge engineering framework. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to shape innovative solutions that meet complex...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future by developing Linux drivers for innovative camera and robotic sensor technology. Collaborate in a dynamic environment focused on low-level software engineering an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Contribute to innovative electrical control panel designs for industrial applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, enhance efficiency, and deliver high-quality soluti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Own and drive innovative hardware solutions, ensuring seamless product integrations and compliance across global markets, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet diverse customer needs...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $240K *

Pioneer advancements in embedded software by leading RTOS development and open-source contributions. Collaborate across teams to enhance Qualcomm's software ecosystem, driving innovation in mobile, au...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$193K - $261K *

Help us shape the future of machine learning by developing SoC functional models, collaborating across teams, innovating tools, and enhancing modeling infrastructure to meet the growing demands of our...

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

$160K - $200K *

Collaborate across teams to drive the development and integration of advanced airborne systems. Lead requirements management and design efforts to ensure technical performance and mission readiness th...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by leading mixed-signal verification for automotive power management devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive innovation in verification meth...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform mixed-signal verification for automotive power management devices. Lead the design and implementation of verification environments, ensuring compliance with safety standards while collaborat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $125K *

Manage and inspire a production team while overseeing supply chain, quality control, and manufacturing processes. Drive continuous improvement and ensure operational excellence through effective leade...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $119K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of smart home technology by developing embedded firmware for cutting-edge digital door lock products, collaborating with hardware teams, and optimizing code for p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $182K *

Elevate PCB design and fabrication standards by leading complex RF and power projects. Utilize advanced CAD expertise to mentor engineers, resolve intricate challenges, and drive quality improvements...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic initiatives for embedded products, enhancing customer engagement and driving market strategies through collaboration with sales and partners, while managing product lifecycle and en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Lead and manage the transfer and qualification of advanced semiconductor products while ensuring yield, quality, and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive process improvements...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Take ownership of the complete design lifecycle for complex electrical subsystems in an innovative autonomous robotic pharmacy system, ensuring high standards in a regulated environment while collabor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Help us design innovative electrical subsystems for a groundbreaking autonomous pharmacy dispensing system, ensuring high standards in a regulated environment while leading the full lifecycle from con...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $250K *

Contribute to the advancement of silicon development by automating design flows, enhancing productivity, and ensuring high-quality standards within a collaborative engineering environment focused on i...

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

$77K - $116K *

Champion the future of digital verification by leading innovative methodologies, enhancing productivity, and ensuring high-quality integrated circuits through collaboration and continuous improvement...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $165K *

Unlock your potential by leading validation initiatives in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment. Drive multiple projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency in aseptic fill-finish operations and packa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to lead validation efforts in a global pharmaceutical setting, ensuring compliance and quality in manufacturing processes, equipment, and automation initiatives within a highly reg...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Optimize product quality by leading engineering projects, ensuring compliance with ISO and QSR regulations, and working collaboratively across departments to enhance performance and maintain high stan...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Empower customer success by providing expert technical support and training. Collaborate with R&D to enhance product development and ensure seamless customer interactions through effective troubleshoo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to define and develop innovative power management solutions. Leverage technical expertise and customer insights to drive product strategy, ensuring alignment with market needs and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.