What does a firmware engineer do?

Firmware Engineer professionals bridge technical expertise with specialized domain needs. The role involves a mix of technical work, communication, and strategic thinking depending on the company and team.

What is the salary range for firmware engineer roles?

Firmware Engineer salaries vary by experience and location, typically ranging from $80k to $200k+ for experienced professionals. Compensation reflects both technical depth and domain expertise.

How do I become a firmware engineer?

Build a strong technical foundation, develop domain expertise through hands-on experience, and cultivate communication skills. Many professionals transition from engineering or adjacent roles.

52+ Jobs1 new this weekUpdated May 24, 2026

Firmware Engineer Jobs

Firmware Engineer professionals play a unique and valued role in the tech ecosystem. These positions combine technical expertise with specialized skills, offering competitive compensation and diverse career paths.

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Salary Range

$125k – $235k

Top Companies

Anduril Industries, SpaceX, Garmin Ltd., Qualcomm, Spire Healthcare Ltd, H10 Aerospace & Defense +3 more

Job Types

96% Full Time, 2% Contract, 2% Internship

Top Locations

Costa Mesa, California, Reston, Virginia, Irvine, California, Lexington, Massachusetts

Work Model

94% On-Site, 4% Hybrid, 2% Remote

Experience Levels

60% Senior, 14% Mid Level, 10% Junior

We found 52 firmware engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including Costa Mesa, California, Reston, Virginia, Irvine, California. 1 new position was added this week at companies like Garmin Ltd.. Salaries range from $125k to $235k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (94%), Hybrid (4%), Remote (2%). Top employers include Anduril Industries, SpaceX, Garmin Ltd. and 6 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Firmware Engineer Jobs

Anduril Industries38 jobs

SpaceX5 jobs

Garmin Ltd.1 job

Qualcomm1 job

Spire Healthcare Ltd1 job

H10 Aerospace & Defense1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Intern

Salary varies

1 job

Junior

$125k–$145k

5 jobs

Mid Level

Salary varies

7 jobs

Senior

$165k–$225k

30 jobs

Lead

Salary varies

1 job

Staff

Salary varies

4 jobs

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Embedded Software Engineer/Developer

Garmin Ltd.

3d ago

Junior Embedded Software Engineer at Qualcomm

Qualcomm

1w ago

Senior Firmware Engineer

Spire Healthcare Ltd

1w ago

Sr. Systems / Embedded Software Engineer – Flight Systems; H10 Aerospace

H10 Aerospace & Defense

1w ago

Senior Firmware Engineer, Counter Intrusion

Anduril Industries

2w ago

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Embedded Software Engineer/Developer

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Senior Firmware Engineer

Senior Systems / Embedded Software Engineer – Flight Systems; H10 Aerospace

Senior Firmware Engineer, Counter Intrusion

Firmware Engineer, Counter Intrusion

Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer, OS/Platform (Starshield)

Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Starlink)

Senior Software Embedded Engineer

Senior Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer (Naval Radar)

Firmware Engineer, Sentry

Senior Firmware Engineer, Sentry

Lead Embedded Software Engineer, EW

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Firmware Engineer Intern

Firmware Engineer, Embedded Systems