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  • Synaptics Incorporated logo

    Principal Firmware Architect hot job

    @ Synaptics Incorporated

    ๐Ÿ“Xizhi District, Taiwan ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ
    ๐Ÿ“Š principal
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    C/C++ microcontrollers SoCs
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  • Microsoft logo

    Principal Firmware Engineer

    @ Microsoft

    ๐Ÿ“Redmond, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š principal
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    SoC PCIe I2C
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  • Virtusa logo

    Principal Firmware Engineer

    @ Virtusa

    ๐Ÿ“Andhra Pradesh, India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ
    ๐Ÿ“Š principal
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    C++ RTOS Linux
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  • DDN logo

    Principal Firmware Engineer

    @ DDN

    ๐Ÿ“Longmont, CO, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š principal
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    C/C++ Agile SSD
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  • Astera Labs logo

    Principal Firmware Engineer - Signal Connectivity hot job

    @ Astera Labs

    ๐Ÿ“San Jose, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š principal
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    firmware microcontroller PCIe
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  • Microsoft logo

    Principal Firmware Engineer hot job

    @ Microsoft

    ๐Ÿ“Austin, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š lead
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    Firmware SystemC C
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  • Cadence logo

    Lead Firmware Engineer

    @ Cadence

    ๐Ÿ“Austin, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š lead
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    firmware microcontroller DDR5
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  • Microsoft logo

    Principal Firmware Engineer hot job

    @ Microsoft

    ๐Ÿ“Lakshadweep, India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ
    ๐Ÿ“Š principal
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    SoC JTAG CoreSight
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  • Microsoft logo

    Principal Firmware Engineer hot job

    @ Microsoft

    ๐Ÿ“Gujarat, India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ
    ๐Ÿ“Š principal
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    SoC JTAG CoreSight
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  • Microsoft logo

    Principal Firmware Engineer hot job

    @ Microsoft

    ๐Ÿ“Chandigarh, India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ
    ๐Ÿ“Š principal
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    SoC JTAG CoreSight
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  • Microsoft logo

    Principal Firmware Engineer hot job

    @ Microsoft

    ๐Ÿ“Maharashtra, India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ
    ๐Ÿ“Š principal
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    SoC JTAG CoreSight
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  • Microsoft logo

    Principal Firmware Engineer hot job

    @ Microsoft

    ๐Ÿ“Delhi, India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ
    ๐Ÿ“Š principal
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    SoC JTAG CoreSight
    View Principal Firmware Engineer
  • Microsoft logo

    Principal Firmware Engineer

    @ Microsoft

    ๐Ÿ“Chhattisgarh, India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ
    ๐Ÿ“Š principal
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    SoC JTAG CoreSight
    View Principal Firmware Engineer
  • Microsoft logo

    Principal Firmware Engineer

    @ Microsoft

    ๐Ÿ“Madhya Pradesh, India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ
    ๐Ÿ“Š principal
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    SoC JTAG CoreSight
    View Principal Firmware Engineer

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  • Microsoft logo

    Principal Firmware Engineer hot job

    @ Microsoft

    ๐Ÿ“Mizoram, India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ
    ๐Ÿ“Š principal
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    SoC JTAG CoreSight
    View Principal Firmware Engineer
  • Microsoft logo

    Principal Firmware Engineer hot job

    @ Microsoft

    ๐Ÿ“Karnataka, India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ
    ๐Ÿ“Š principal
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    SoC JTAG CoreSight
    View Principal Firmware Engineer
  • Synaptics Incorporated logo

    Principal Firmware Architect hot job

    @ Synaptics Incorporated

    ๐Ÿ“Xizhi District, Taiwan ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ
    ๐Ÿ“Š principal
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    C/C++ microcontrollers SoCs
    View Principal Firmware Architect
  • Lumentum logo

    Principal Firmware Engineer hot job

    @ Lumentum

    ๐Ÿ“Shenzhen, China ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ
    ๐Ÿ“Š principal
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    MCU FreeRTOS SPI
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  • Microsoft logo

    Principal Firmware Engineer hot job

    @ Microsoft

    ๐Ÿ“Goa, India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ
    ๐Ÿ“Š principal
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    SoC JTAG CoreSight
    View Principal Firmware Engineer

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Lead Firmware Engineer Job Market Insights

Curious about the Lead Firmware Engineer job market? Hereโ€™s a quick overview of key trends, top regions, and industries hiring Firmware Engineer professionals.

Career Overview & Industry Demands

Firmware Engineers focus on low-level software that controls hardware operation โ€” device drivers, bootloaders, hardware abstraction layers, and update mechanisms are typical responsibilities.

The job market spans consumer electronics, automotive, IoT, and industrial automation. Employers look for engineers who can write robust, maintainable code for constrained devices, implement secure boot and firmware update flows, and build repeatable test suites. Familiarity with C, toolchains, and hardware debugging tools is assumed.

Roles often emphasize reliability and field-deployable firmware, so experience with continuous integration for firmware, automated testing, and post-deployment diagnostics is a plus. Candidates should document real-world firmware achievements such as reducing memory footprint, improving boot times, or implementing secure OTA updates. These practical results help hiring teams evaluate fit quickly.

Firmware Engineer Job Market Statistics

While detailed insights for Lead Firmware Engineer Jobs are not yet available, the broader Firmware Engineer market continues to show strong demand across different industries. Here are the key stats and trends for Firmware Engineer job market, including best locations, industries, skills, and common work arrangements.

Top Industries for Firmware Engineer Jobs
Consumer Electronics 52%
Semiconductor 19%
Aerospace 8%
Telecommunications 6%
Top Skills for Firmware Engineer Jobs
Work Location for Firmware Engineer Jobs
2%
Remote
21%
Hybrid
77%
On-site
2%
๐Ÿ  Remote
21%
๐Ÿ”„ Hybrid
77%
๐Ÿข On-site

  • Looking at the global job market for Firmware Engineer, we see a diverse ecosystem spread across several major tech hubs. Bangalore stands out as the primary center with 117 active positions, while Santa Clara maintains a strong presence with 53 openings. The job market in Ca contributes 48 opportunities, and Taipei adds another 48 positions to the mix. Additionally, San Jose shows promising growth with 42 current openings.

  • In terms of industry sectors and market distribution, Consumer Electronics dominates with 52% of available opportunities, closely followed by Semiconductor representing 19% of positions, while the growing Aerospace sector accounts for 8% of the market, and the Telecommunications industry comprises 6% of current positions.

  • The most requested technical skills for Firmware Engineer jobs include Firmware, C++, C, Python, Rtos , which are consistently valued across all regions and sectors. Proficiency in these core technologies is essential for career advancement and typically commands higher compensation packages.

  • Regarding work arrangements , our data shows that 77% of positions require On-site presence, 21% offer flexible Hybrid arrangements combining office and remote work, while 2% provide fully Remote work options.

Lead Firmware Engineer Salary Overview

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While specific salary data for Lead Firmware Engineer Jobs is limited, our database analysis highlights average pay ranges and growth trends within the broader Firmware Engineer field. We've analyzed 431+ verified Firmware Engineer job listings to create this comprehensive salary overview, covering pay ranges across experience levels, regions, and industries.

Firmware Engineer Salaries by Region

(*) Based on analysis of 412 jobs in North America, 11 jobs in UK/Ireland, 8 jobs in Western Europe,

Our latest Firmware Engineer salary data shows significant regional variations. Here's what we found:

  • North America: Highest paying region with average Firmware Engineer salaries of $121,343
  • UK/Ireland: Competitive Firmware Engineer salaries averaging $84,022
  • Western Europe: Firmware Engineer professionals earn around $42,249

Firmware Engineer Salary Progression by Experience Level

Our comprehensive data analysis of Firmware Engineer salaries shows clear progression based on experience level and significant regional variations. Here's what we found across thousands of job postings:

North America ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
  • Internship: $42,120
  • Entry Level: $75,670
  • Mid Level: $101,612
  • Senior: $135,154
  • Lead/Principal: $152,000
UK/Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
  • Internship: $10,525
  • Entry Level: $41,250
  • Mid Level: $71,975
  • Senior: $170,312
  • Lead/Principal: $100,000
Western Europe ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ
  • Internship: $17,355
  • Entry Level: $29,070
  • Mid Level: $40,785
  • Senior: $52,500
  • Lead/Principal: $64,215

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you want to start a career in Firmware Engineer or looking to advance your current role?
Here are some of the most common questions we get asked about Firmware Engineer Jobs and Careers:

As a Firmware Engineer, your responsibilities include developing and maintaining firmware for embedded systems, testing and debugging firmware, and ensuring compatibility with hardware designs.

Key skills include proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming, experience with microcontrollers and SoCs, knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C), and familiarity with debugging tools like JTAG.

Firmware Engineers are in demand in industries such as IoT devices, automotive systems, healthcare technology, and consumer electronics.

Employers look for strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, a solid understanding of hardware/software integration, and the ability to optimize firmware for performance and reliability.

To advance, specialize in areas like low-power firmware development, real-time operating systems (RTOS), or advanced communication protocols, and actively contribute to innovative projects in your field.

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