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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$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...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation as you design and develop cutting-edge applications, collaborating with global teams to solve complex software challenges and enhance user experiences through modern technologies...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join our team to develop cutting-edge RF sensing capabilities for autonomous defense platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize firmware for next-gen radar s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $171K *

Drive innovation as a Principal FPGA Design Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and verify cutting-edge avionics solutions, ensuring safety and efficiency in embe...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading technical projects in electric power generation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development, ensuring compliance and performance while enhancin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing and integrating advanced aerospace systems, driving innovation and ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams on cutting-e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$156K - $158K *

Elevate your career by supporting cutting-edge Optical PHY products, driving technical excellence in analog and digital circuit design, and collaborating with teams to resolve customer issues in AI an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $225K *

Innovate in RF engineering by designing subsystems for threat simulators, supporting verification efforts, and analyzing emerging RF seeker threats to enhance electronic warfare capabilities for the w...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Firmware Design Engineer, driving firmware development for Cortex-M microcontrollers. Collaborate with engineers to innovate and enhance digital circuitry within robust prod...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation in machine design by developing concepts, performing analyses, and guiding projects from inception to installation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturable, r...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to design and execute comprehensive test plans, ensuring the reliability of advanced optical transmission systems through innovative verification practices and automation technique...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Transform testing processes by designing comprehensive plans, validating optical systems, and implementing automation scripts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality communicat...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and execute comprehensive test plans for advanced optical transmission systems, ensuring high performance and reliability t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$290K - $330K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative design solutions for next-gen processor chips. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and enhance methodologies in a dynam...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining road safety through AI-assisted technology. As a Senior Embedded Engineer, you'll lead the development of cutting-edge vision systems, ensuring reliability and performanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engage in systems engineering for complex military electronic systems, leveraging your Electrical or Software/Firmware expertise to ensure successful design, integration, and implementation while coll...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing innovative software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and mentor junior engineers while driving best pra...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative embedded software solutions while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and customer satisfac...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Elevate software development by designing and enhancing embedded systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers to drive innovation in optical networking solutions...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to design and develop cutting-edge embedded software for optical networking products. Collaborate with engineers, coach junior staff, and enhance product performance while ensuring docum...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing embedded software solutions, enhancing product performance, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on developing innovative embedded software solutions for optical networking, enhancing product performance, and mentoring junior engineers while engaging w...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead advanced engineering initiatives to optimize manufacturing facilities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and enhancing operational efficiency through innovative solutions and effective...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$121K - $182K *

Optimize silicon validation processes by debugging and analyzing failures at the embedded platform level, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance debug strategies and implement automation...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $295K *

Develop high-performance analog power management solutions, driving architecture and design while collaborating with global teams to set benchmarks in efficiency and reliability across diverse applica...

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  •   11 - 15 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.