Firmware Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX
Firmware engineer jobs in Austin, Texas are concentrated in the Domain, East Austin tech corridor, and Round Rock, driven by demand from semiconductor, defense electronics, and connected-device companies, with AMD, Amazon Web Services, and Tesla among those actively hiring. Embedded systems, RTOS, and IoT firmware specialists are especially sought after right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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KitCheck's hardware fleet spans multiple RFID reader models, each with device-specific firmware written in different languages and frameworks. We're looking for an engineer to take ownership of maintaining, upgrading, troubleshooting, and supporting that firmware in the field.
You'll be a full member of our ~10-person KitCheck engineering team, working especially closely with our three-person hardware and RFID software team — a tight-knit group where firmware sits at the center.
This role is roughly 75% software, 25% hardware. This is a hybrid role based in Austin, TX.
You can expect to
- You'll spend the most hands-on time in Python and Go — the two languages our stack leans on most heavily — though prior experience in either isn't required.
- Own firmware across our full fleet of RFID reader models — maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting — with each device line running its own language and framework.
- Produce and maintain the support documentation and materials our Support team needs to handle day-to-day, live-device support in the field.
- Take ownership of the codebase: create, review, and contribute to pull requests across a wide variety of languages and frameworks.
- Contribute to and grow expertise in our RFID device-control platform, including performance-sensitive scanning code.
What We Are Looking For
- Comfortable working in unfamiliar programming languages and ramping into new stacks quickly — you'll be supporting firmware across several from day one.
- Able to make progress toward a goal even when the path forward is abstract or not fully defined.
- Genuinely interested in close, ongoing collaboration with product and domain experts — this is a highly collaborative role, not a solo one.
- Strong communication habits: proactive updates, regular check-ins, and comfortable flagging blockers early rather than going quiet.
- Early-career engineers with strong fundamentals who are excited by broad language and hardware exposure will thrive here.
Nice to have
- Experience building or supporting on-premise / on-device software.
- Exposure to IoT device build/dev as a hobbyist or tinkerer.
- Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, common protocols).
- General Linux systems knowledge.
- Familiarity with how web applications communicate (REST APIs, client-server request/response patterns).
- Familiarity with our day-to-day toolset: macOS working environment, Linux development, Git/GitHub, Jira, Slack, and Docker containers
Our environment
Our codebase spans several languages depending on the device line, including Python, JavaScript, Java, Go, TypeScript, and Ruby.
What you'll get from us
- Opportunities to solve problems of scale, debt and security to redefine what’s possible in medication intelligence
- Room to be creative and choose your own path
- Trust in your sense of ownership
- Dedicated budget for training and career development
- Coworkers who you'll learn from, who will push you and who are looking to learn from you
- Competitive salary
- Time off when you need it – unlimited vacation days!
- Generous insurance coverage
- 401k program with a company match
- Fun, collaborative culture!
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
KitCheck's hardware fleet spans multiple RFID reader models, each with device-specific firmware written in different languages and frameworks. We're looking for an engineer to take ownership of maintaining, upgrading, troubleshooting, and supporting that firmware in the field.
You'll be a full member of our ~10-person KitCheck engineering team, working especially closely with our three-person hardware and RFID software team — a tight-knit group where firmware sits at the center.
This role is roughly 75% software, 25% hardware. This is a hybrid role based in Austin, TX.
You can expect to
- You'll spend the most hands-on time in Python and Go — the two languages our stack leans on most heavily — though prior experience in either isn't required.
- Own firmware across our full fleet of RFID reader models — maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting — with each device line running its own language and framework.
- Produce and maintain the support documentation and materials our Support team needs to handle day-to-day, live-device support in the field.
- Take ownership of the codebase: create, review, and contribute to pull requests across a wide variety of languages and frameworks.
- Contribute to and grow expertise in our RFID device-control platform, including performance-sensitive scanning code.
What We Are Looking For
- Comfortable working in unfamiliar programming languages and ramping into new stacks quickly — you'll be supporting firmware across several from day one.
- Able to make progress toward a goal even when the path forward is abstract or not fully defined.
- Genuinely interested in close, ongoing collaboration with product and domain experts — this is a highly collaborative role, not a solo one.
- Strong communication habits: proactive updates, regular check-ins, and comfortable flagging blockers early rather than going quiet.
- Early-career engineers with strong fundamentals who are excited by broad language and hardware exposure will thrive here.
Nice to have
- Experience building or supporting on-premise / on-device software.
- Exposure to IoT device build/dev as a hobbyist or tinkerer.
- Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, common protocols).
- General Linux systems knowledge.
- Familiarity with how web applications communicate (REST APIs, client-server request/response patterns).
- Familiarity with our day-to-day toolset: macOS working environment, Linux development, Git/GitHub, Jira, Slack, and Docker containers
Our environment
Our codebase spans several languages depending on the device line, including Python, JavaScript, Java, Go, TypeScript, and Ruby.
What you'll get from us
- Opportunities to solve problems of scale, debt and security to redefine what’s possible in medication intelligence
- Room to be creative and choose your own path
- Trust in your sense of ownership
- Dedicated budget for training and career development
- Coworkers who you'll learn from, who will push you and who are looking to learn from you
- Competitive salary
- Time off when you need it – unlimited vacation days!
- Generous insurance coverage
- 401k program with a company match
- Fun, collaborative culture!
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Firmware Engineer Jobs in Austin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a firmware engineer job in Austin?
Target Austin's semiconductor, defense electronics, and consumer IoT sectors, which drive the highest volume of firmware openings in the city. Employers in the Domain and Round Rock corridor tend to prioritize hands-on embedded C or C++ experience and familiarity with RTOS platforms. Candidates who can demonstrate chip-level debugging or board bring-up work stand out, as do those with experience in energy management or wireless protocols common in Austin's connected-device cluster.
Which companies hire firmware engineers in Austin?
Companies currently hiring firmware engineers in Austin include AMD, Amazon Web Services, and Tesla, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Austin's firmware market draws from a mix of global semiconductor giants, defense contractors with local labs, and well-funded hardware startups building connected and embedded products.
Are there remote firmware engineer jobs in Austin?
Yes, though firmware engineering skews toward on-site work given its hands-on nature with physical hardware, lab equipment, and device prototypes. About 33% of firmware engineer openings tied to Austin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote options most common in validation, documentation, and firmware architecture roles that don't require physical lab access.
How can I get a firmware engineer job in Austin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Austin is targeting junior embedded software roles at hardware startups in East Austin or internship pipelines at larger semiconductor and defense firms in Round Rock. Austin employers frequently bring on candidates from UT Austin's electrical and computer engineering programs, and roles focused on test automation or firmware validation are common first steps. Personal projects using microcontrollers or FPGAs, hosted publicly, carry real weight with Austin hiring managers.
Which industries hire the most firmware engineers in Austin?
Austin firmware engineer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Distribution & Wholesale, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Austin's growth as a semiconductor manufacturing hub, combined with its active defense contractor presence and a dense cluster of IoT and wearable device startups, makes those sectors the primary drivers of local firmware demand.
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