Firmware Engineer Jobs

Firmware Engineer jobs are open across consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and industrial systems, from new-grad embedded software roles to principal and staff engineers, with specializations in RTOS development, hardware-software integration, and low-level driver programming. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles508+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerNVIDIA
Top citySanta Clara, CA
Work type88% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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HP
Software Firmware Engineer
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Software Firmware Engineer
HP
Spring, Texas
Software Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Firmware Engineering
$105k - $162k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Exowatt
Lead Controls & Firmware Engineer
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Lead Controls & Firmware Engineer
Exowatt
Austin, Texas
Software Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Firmware Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$185k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Apple
Bluetooth Firmware Engineer
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Bluetooth Firmware Engineer
Apple
San Diego, California
Software Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Firmware Engineering
$120k - $210k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Brady Corporation
Senior Firmware Engineer
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Senior Firmware Engineer
Brady Corporation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Software Engineering
Firmware Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Bright Vision Technologies
Senior Staff Firmware Engineer
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Bright Vision Technologies
Added 2d ago
Senior Staff Firmware Engineer
Bright Vision Technologies
Santa Clara, California
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Firmware Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
$200k - $260k/yr
On-Site
None

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Firmware Engineer Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA41
  • Apple
    Apple36
  • Google
    Google22
  • Qualcomm
    Qualcomm22
  • Amazon
    Amazon18

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software148
  • Electronics & Hardware139
  • Manufacturing61
  • Consulting & Professional Services51
  • Medical Devices22

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in firmware engineer jobs.

  • Proficiency in embedded C and C++ for resource-constrained microcontroller environments
  • Experience with real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or VxWorks
  • Hands-on knowledge of communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and USB
  • Ability to use JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers for hardware-software debugging
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
  • Familiarity with version control systems and embedded build toolchains such as GCC and CMake

Tips for Your Firmware Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume for embedded specifics

List the microcontrollers, processors, and architectures you've programmed by name, ARM Cortex, RISC-V, PIC, AVR. Hiring managers scan for exact part families, not just 'embedded C experience,' so specificity here separates your resume from the pile.

Show your debugging and testing tools

Firmware roles require hands-on verification skills, so call out JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers like Saleae you've used. Teams want proof you can diagnose hardware-software boundary issues without hand-holding.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists firmware engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by communication protocol

When targeting roles, match your protocol experience, CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Bluetooth LE, to the job description. Engineers who match two or more listed protocols in their first paragraph consistently move faster through initial screening.

Prepare a portfolio of real hardware projects

A GitHub repo with commented embedded C or C++ code, schematic references, and a short README explaining constraints you solved beats a generic portfolio. Defense, medical, and automotive interviewers often ask to see actual firmware written for constrained memory environments.

Negotiate with RTOS and toolchain depth

In offer discussions, use your FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or VxWorks experience as a concrete differentiator if the role depends on it. Teams replacing a senior engineer with deep RTOS knowledge have real motivation to close quickly at the upper end of a band.

Firmware Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most firmware engineers?

The companies hiring the most firmware engineers right now include NVIDIA, Apple, and Google, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in automotive, consumer electronics, and medical device manufacturers.

How many firmware engineer jobs are remote?

About 12% of firmware engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though the share varies widely by sub-discipline. Software-heavy roles involving protocol stacks, cloud-connected device firmware, and bootloader development tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles requiring bench testing, hardware bring-up, or lab access are typically on-site.

How do you become a firmware engineer?

Start with a foundation in embedded C or C++ and pick up a low-cost development board like a STM32 or Arduino to write real drivers and interrupt handlers. Build a project that integrates at least one communication protocol and a peripheral. Apply to associate or junior embedded roles that list the architecture you've practiced, and expect your first interviews to include live coding on microcontroller problems and questions about memory layout.

Can you get hired as a firmware engineer without much experience?

Yes, but your portfolio has to substitute for professional history. Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who have written interrupt-driven code, worked with at least one RTOS, and debugged a hardware-software issue on real silicon. A documented side project on GitHub with commented source code and a clear problem statement carries more weight than a degree alone when professional credits are thin.

What does the firmware engineer interview process look like?

Most firmware interview processes run three to four stages. An initial phone screen with a recruiter or engineering manager focuses on your embedded background and project history. A technical screen follows, usually involving live coding in C on microcontroller scenarios, memory management, or bit manipulation. A final loop brings in multiple engineers and often includes a design discussion around a constrained embedded system, plus questions about your debugging approach and toolchain experience.

Where can I find and apply to firmware engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to firmware engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the roles that match your embedded background, whether that's automotive, medical devices, consumer electronics, or industrial systems, and apply directly to each listing that fits.

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