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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Ommo is the pioneer of permanent magnet–based 3D tracking technology, building a next-generation tracking platform based on magnetic sensing. Our technology enables ultra-precise, real-time 6DOF tracking for millimeter-scale wireless sensors, up to 1,000 times per second with accuracy down to 0.1mm, without line-of-sight constraints. We partner with medical device OEMs and advanced technology companies developing surgical navigation, robotics, simulation, spatial intelligence, and human-machine interface systems.
We are seeking an experienced and driven Sr. Firmware Engineer to play a key role in building and scaling the core embedded systems behind our platform. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in low-level development, enjoys solving complex system-level problems, and takes pride in writing efficient, maintainable firmware that moves from prototype to production. You’ll help shape our firmware architecture, establish scalable development processes, and collaborate closely with our mechanical, software, and product teams to bring highly precise hardware systems to life. If you’re excited by challenging technical problems and want to have real ownership in a fast-moving environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Architect & improve a robust firmware tree that supports iterative improvement and long-term maintainability.
- Make architectural firmware decisions & drive development from prototype to release
- Help create scalable firmware processes for a growing company
- High level of proficiency in low level C/C++ programming
- Bare metal firmware development
- Utilize a multitude of embedded peripherals for precision timing of events
- Comfortable with low level code optimization and the associated tradeoffs
- Create and maintain firmware documentation in company knowledge base
- Write firmware for a variety of embedded systems for both internal and external customers
- Collaborate with the software & product teams to ensure end-to-end product conformance and functionality
Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or related fields.
- Experience with real time operating systems (RTOS)
- Experience with ARM microcontrollers
- C/C++ development for embedded systems, including bare metal development
- Possesses a good understanding of common circuits and electronic debugging techniques
- Familiarity with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other common lab equipment
- Comfortable with and capable of solving very complex and ambiguous problems
- Understanding of common software development processes and an ability to work closely with other software engineers
- Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Must be able to develop a broad understanding of our system as a whole, in order to make firmware tree decisions that will result in long-term maintainable code.
Nice to Haves
- Experience with Nordic Semiconductor SoC’s
- Python experience
- C# experience
Location
- This position is an in-office role at our Headquarters in Carrollton, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Ommo is the pioneer of permanent magnet–based 3D tracking technology, building a next-generation tracking platform based on magnetic sensing. Our technology enables ultra-precise, real-time 6DOF tracking for millimeter-scale wireless sensors, up to 1,000 times per second with accuracy down to 0.1mm, without line-of-sight constraints. We partner with medical device OEMs and advanced technology companies developing surgical navigation, robotics, simulation, spatial intelligence, and human-machine interface systems.
We are seeking an experienced and driven Sr. Firmware Engineer to play a key role in building and scaling the core embedded systems behind our platform. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in low-level development, enjoys solving complex system-level problems, and takes pride in writing efficient, maintainable firmware that moves from prototype to production. You’ll help shape our firmware architecture, establish scalable development processes, and collaborate closely with our mechanical, software, and product teams to bring highly precise hardware systems to life. If you’re excited by challenging technical problems and want to have real ownership in a fast-moving environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Architect & improve a robust firmware tree that supports iterative improvement and long-term maintainability.
- Make architectural firmware decisions & drive development from prototype to release
- Help create scalable firmware processes for a growing company
- High level of proficiency in low level C/C++ programming
- Bare metal firmware development
- Utilize a multitude of embedded peripherals for precision timing of events
- Comfortable with low level code optimization and the associated tradeoffs
- Create and maintain firmware documentation in company knowledge base
- Write firmware for a variety of embedded systems for both internal and external customers
- Collaborate with the software & product teams to ensure end-to-end product conformance and functionality
Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or related fields.
- Experience with real time operating systems (RTOS)
- Experience with ARM microcontrollers
- C/C++ development for embedded systems, including bare metal development
- Possesses a good understanding of common circuits and electronic debugging techniques
- Familiarity with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other common lab equipment
- Comfortable with and capable of solving very complex and ambiguous problems
- Understanding of common software development processes and an ability to work closely with other software engineers
- Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Must be able to develop a broad understanding of our system as a whole, in order to make firmware tree decisions that will result in long-term maintainable code.
Nice to Haves
- Experience with Nordic Semiconductor SoC’s
- Python experience
- C# experience
Location
- This position is an in-office role at our Headquarters in Carrollton, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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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 AMD, Amazon Web Services, and Crestron Electronics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 Allen 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 18% of firmware engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 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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