Firmware Engineer Jobs in Texas

Firmware Engineer jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in defense and aerospace systems, semiconductor and chip design, industrial automation, and connected consumer electronics across seniority levels from entry-level embedded software roles through principal and staff engineers. Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Houston anchor most of the hiring, where established employers such as Texas Instruments, Raytheon Technologies, and Dell Technologies maintain significant engineering footprints. The most sought-after specialties in Texas right now are real-time operating systems, RTOS-based embedded development, RF and communications firmware, and hardware-software bring-up for custom silicon. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles47+
Top employerNVIDIA
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring8
Work type94% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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HP
Software Firmware Engineer
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Added 5d ago
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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Added 6d ago
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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Lennox International
Power Electronics Firmware Engineer
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Lennox International
Added 3w ago
Power Electronics Firmware Engineer
Lennox International
Carrollton, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Software Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Embedded Systems Engineering
Firmware Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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OmniOn Power
Senior Firmware Engineer
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Added 3w ago
Senior Firmware Engineer
OmniOn Power
Plano, Texas
Software Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Firmware Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Crestron Electronics
Senior Firmware Engineer
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Crestron Electronics
Added 1mo ago
Senior Firmware Engineer
Crestron Electronics
Flower Mound, Texas
Software Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Mobile Engineering (iOS/Android)
Firmware Engineering
$108k - $174k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Firmware Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
30 jobs
Plano
5 jobs
Richardson
5 jobs
Flower Mound
2 jobs
Spring
2 jobs
Carrollton
1 jobs
Dallas
1 jobs
Houston
1 jobs

Firmware Engineer Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA6
  • Apple
    Apple5
  • Celestica
    Celestica5
  • Crestron Electronics
    Crestron Electronics5
  • Qualcomm
    Qualcomm3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware20
  • Technology & Software19
  • Manufacturing8
  • Consulting & Professional Services5
  • Law & Legal Services4

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in firmware engineer jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science required
  • Proficiency in C and C++ for bare-metal and RTOS-based embedded development
  • Experience with microcontrollers, microprocessors, or SoC platforms such as ARM Cortex
  • Familiarity with hardware debugging tools including JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
  • Knowledge of communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, or Ethernet
  • Experience with version control systems and embedded software development lifecycle practices

Firmware Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a firmware engineer in Texas?

Firmware engineering in Texas has no state-issued license or registration requirement, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most Texas employers expect at minimum a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science from an accredited institution. Candidates who complete internships with Texas-based defense contractors, semiconductor firms, or industrial automation companies while in school move into full-time roles most reliably. Building a portfolio of embedded projects and earning vendor certifications in ARM architecture or specific RTOS platforms strengthens any application.

Which companies hire firmware engineers in Texas?

Employers hiring firmware engineers in Texas right now include NVIDIA, Apple, and Celestica, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of defense primes, semiconductor manufacturers, and industrial technology companies means firmware demand stays consistent regardless of broader tech hiring cycles.

Which Texas cities have the most firmware engineer jobs?

Austin, Plano, and Richardson account for the largest share of firmware engineer openings in Texas. Austin's semiconductor and consumer electronics ecosystem, the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex's defense and telecom industry concentration, and Houston's energy technology and aerospace supplier base each generate steady embedded engineering demand, making those metros the primary destinations for firmware candidates in the state.

Are there remote firmware engineer jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely software-focused disciplines because firmware work often requires physical access to hardware for bring-up, debugging, and validation. About 6% of firmware engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The portions of the job most likely to be performed remotely include firmware architecture reviews, code review, and simulation-based development tasks.

How can I get hired as a firmware engineer in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a junior embedded software or associate firmware engineer role at a Texas defense contractor or semiconductor company, where structured new-graduate programs exist alongside experienced teams. Texas Instruments and Raytheon Technologies both run new-grad engineering rotations that include embedded and firmware tracks. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as hardware test technician, electronics technician, or embedded software QA can make a lateral move by demonstrating C programming ability and familiarity with microcontroller peripherals. A capstone project involving a custom PCB with self-written firmware, posted publicly, gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate.

Where can I find and apply to firmware engineer jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to firmware engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly to each listing that fits.

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