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 roles478+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerApple
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type63% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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Capgemini
Embedded Firmware Engineer
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Capgemini
New 7h ago
Embedded Firmware Engineer
Capgemini
Waller, Texas
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$40.22 - $62.84/hr
10,000+

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Santcore Technologies
Firmware Integration Engineer
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Santcore Technologies
New 7h ago
Firmware Integration Engineer
Santcore Technologies
California Hot Springs, California
Software Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Firmware Engineering
Automotive Engineering
$45.00 - $50.00/hr
On-Site
Other

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Boston Engineering Corporation
Lead Firmware Engineer
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Boston Engineering Corporation
New 10h ago
Lead Firmware Engineer
Boston Engineering Corporation
Waltham, Massachusetts
Business Development
Events & Tourism
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$150k - $175k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
51-200

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Boston Engineering Corporation
Principal Firmware Engineer
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Boston Engineering Corporation
New 11h ago
Principal Firmware Engineer
Boston Engineering Corporation
Waltham, Massachusetts
Business Development
Events & Tourism
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$150k - $175k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
51-200

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Thorlabs Inc
Firmware Engineer II
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Thorlabs Inc
New 14h ago
Firmware Engineer II
Thorlabs Inc
Newton, New Jersey
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$99k - $120k/yr
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Firmware Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Apple
    Apple22
  • Tesla
    Tesla18
  • Anduril
    Anduril13
  • Qualcomm
    Qualcomm9
  • Micron Technology
    Micron Technology8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware41
  • Technology & Software30
  • Manufacturing14
  • Consulting & Professional Services9
  • Science & Research7

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 Apple, Tesla, and Anduril, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in automotive, consumer electronics, and medical device manufacturers.

How many firmware engineer jobs are remote?

About 37% of firmware engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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