Firmware Manager
San Jose, CA · On-site
We're looking for an experienced Firmware Engineering Manager to lead a talented team building the ... direct role in shaping both the technology and the team behind it. This is a hands-on leadership ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
We're looking for an experienced Firmware Engineering Manager to lead a talented team building the ... direct role in shaping both the technology and the team behind it. This is a hands-on leadership ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
We're looking for an experienced Firmware Engineering Manager to lead a talented team building the ... direct role in shaping both the technology and the team behind it. This is a hands-on leadership ...
Los Altos, CA · Hybrid
$250K - $280K/yr
This Engineering Director, Firmware position requires an energetic and self-motivated individual ... Recruit, manage and develop an exceptional firmware team maintaining a very high bar for ...
Los Altos, CA · Hybrid
$250K - $280K/yr
This Engineering Director, Firmware position requires an energetic and self-motivated individual ... Recruit, manage and develop an exceptional firmware team maintaining a very high bar for ...
Los Altos, CA · On-site
$250K - $280K/yr
This Engineering Director, Firmware position requires an energetic and self-motivated individual ... Recruit, manage and develop an exceptional firmware team maintaining a very high bar for ...
Los Altos, CA · On-site
$250K - $280K/yr
This Engineering Director, Firmware position requires an energetic and self-motivated individual ... Recruit, manage and develop an exceptional firmware team maintaining a very high bar for ...
Los Altos, CA · Hybrid
$250K - $280K/yr
This Engineering Director, Firmware position requires an energetic and self-motivated individual ... Recruit, manage and develop an exceptional firmware team maintaining a very high bar for ...
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Los Altos, CA · Hybrid
$250K - $280K/yr
This Engineering Director, Firmware position requires an energetic and self-motivated individual ... Recruit, manage and develop an exceptional firmware team maintaining a very high bar for ...
THE ROLE Lead the visionary development of the Direct Flash Module (DFM) firmware, the core ... runtime management) and sophisticated NAND media management policies and low-level hardware ...
THE ROLE Lead the visionary development of the Direct Flash Module (DFM) firmware, the core ... runtime management) and sophisticated NAND media management policies and low-level hardware ...
$230K - $265K/yr
Job Overview As a Firmware Engineering Director/ Manager , you will lead and scale firmware development efforts for Astera Labs' SoC and systems products used in data-center and AI infrastructure.
$230K - $265K/yr
Job Overview As a Firmware Engineering Director/ Manager , you will lead and scale firmware development efforts for Astera Labs' SoC and systems products used in data-center and AI infrastructure.
San Jose, CA · On-site
$230K - $265K/yr
Job Overview As a Firmware Engineering Director/ Manager , you will lead and scale firmware development efforts for Astera Labs' SoC and systems products used in data-center and AI infrastructure.
San Jose, CA · On-site
$230K - $265K/yr
Job Overview As a Firmware Engineering Director/ Manager , you will lead and scale firmware development efforts for Astera Labs' SoC and systems products used in data-center and AI infrastructure.
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$117K - $160K/yr
Direct experience with Linux Kernel development, including writing or debugging drivers, managing ... Technical depth in MCU firmware and the boot stack , with a focus on RTOS, bare-metal development ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$117K - $160K/yr
Direct experience with Linux Kernel development, including writing or debugging drivers, managing ... Technical depth in MCU firmware and the boot stack , with a focus on RTOS, bare-metal development ...
$117K - $160K/yr
Direct experience with Linux Kernel development, including writing or debugging drivers, managing ... Technical depth in MCU firmware and the boot stack , with a focus on RTOS, bare-metal development ...
$117K - $160K/yr
Direct experience with Linux Kernel development, including writing or debugging drivers, managing ... Technical depth in MCU firmware and the boot stack , with a focus on RTOS, bare-metal development ...
THE ROLE Lead the visionary development of the Direct Flash Module (DFM) firmware, the core ... Track record of successfully managing the full product development cycle (PDLC) using Agile or ...
THE ROLE Lead the visionary development of the Direct Flash Module (DFM) firmware, the core ... Track record of successfully managing the full product development cycle (PDLC) using Agile or ...
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$145K/yr
Firmware Engineering Manager ( permanent position) - Morrisville , NC Our client is seeking a ... Hold regular one-on-ones; provide direct, constructive feedback on performance and professional ...
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Raleigh, NC · On-site
$145K/yr
Firmware Engineering Manager ( permanent position) - Morrisville , NC Our client is seeking a ... Hold regular one-on-ones; provide direct, constructive feedback on performance and professional ...
We are looking for a Director of Firmware Engineering to lead the embedded software organization ... You will manage and mentor a team of engineering managers and senior individual contributors ...
We are looking for a Director of Firmware Engineering to lead the embedded software organization ... You will manage and mentor a team of engineering managers and senior individual contributors ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$147K/yr
... direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the ... Power management and power-state coordination * Boot, reset, and silicon bring-up sequences
Austin, TX · On-site
$147K/yr
... direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the ... Power management and power-state coordination * Boot, reset, and silicon bring-up sequences
Austin, TX · On-site
... direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the ... Power management and powerstate coordination * Boot, reset, and silicon bringup sequences
Austin, TX · On-site
... direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the ... Power management and powerstate coordination * Boot, reset, and silicon bringup sequences
Description Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Software & Firmware Development Manager to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced software, firmware, and intelligent ...
Description Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Software & Firmware Development Manager to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced software, firmware, and intelligent ...
We are looking for a Director of Firmware Engineering to lead the embedded software organization ... You will manage and mentor a team of engineering managers and senior individual contributors ...
We are looking for a Director of Firmware Engineering to lead the embedded software organization ... You will manage and mentor a team of engineering managers and senior individual contributors ...
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Software & Firmware Development Manager to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced software, firmware, and intelligent automation solutions ...
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Software & Firmware Development Manager to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced software, firmware, and intelligent automation solutions ...
$108K - $149K/yr
Contribute individually and direct a small team (2-4) of firmware engineers to design, develop ... Manage and mentor the firmware engineering team to achieve project goals in alignment with Analogic ...
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$108K - $149K/yr
Contribute individually and direct a small team (2-4) of firmware engineers to design, develop ... Manage and mentor the firmware engineering team to achieve project goals in alignment with Analogic ...
$149K - $191K/yr
Join our Team as a FIRMWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER! The Role: We're seeking a passionate and dedicated ... Responsible for multiple teams that consist of a supervisor and direct reports. * Support financial ...
$149K - $191K/yr
Join our Team as a FIRMWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER! The Role: We're seeking a passionate and dedicated ... Responsible for multiple teams that consist of a supervisor and direct reports. * Support financial ...
$108K - $149K/yr
Contribute individually and direct a small team (2-4) of firmware engineers to design, develop ... Manage and mentor the firmware engineering team to achieve project goals in alignment with Analogic ...
$108K - $149K/yr
Contribute individually and direct a small team (2-4) of firmware engineers to design, develop ... Manage and mentor the firmware engineering team to achieve project goals in alignment with Analogic ...
$75K - $86.8K
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$110.5K - $122.3K
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$138.2K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$134.1K - $145.9K
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$157.7K - $169.5K
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$193.2K - $205K
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| Aspect | Director Firmware Manager | Firmware Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science; leadership experience | Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science |
| Work Environment | Management, strategic planning, cross-team coordination | Design, develop, test firmware code |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Tech companies, manufacturing, IoT firms | Embedded systems, consumer electronics, automotive |
| Common Search & Comparison | Leadership, management, strategic roles | Technical, coding-focused roles |
The main difference is that a Director Firmware Manager oversees firmware development teams, sets strategic goals, and manages projects, while a Firmware Engineer focuses on designing and coding firmware. The Director role involves leadership and planning, whereas the Firmware Engineer is more hands-on with technical tasks.

We're looking for an experienced Firmware Engineering Manager to lead a talented team building the embedded software that powers the next generation of clean energy technology. You'll own firmware development across our renewable energy product line — including solar PV inverters, energy storage systems, and grid communication platforms — playing a direct role in shaping both the technology and the team behind it.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical depth and people management.
What You'll Do
Team Leadership
Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of firmware and validation engineers
Own hiring decisions, career development, and performance management
Drive team execution against project schedules, milestones, and resource plans
Champion a culture of engineering excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Technical Execution
Develop, debug, and optimize low-level, real-time firmware in C for embedded power electronics platforms
Lead board bring-up, hardware debug, and system-level integration
Implement control algorithms for power conversion and energy management
Design and validate communication protocols for new product architectures
Build advanced simulation and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) validation capabilities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with electrical, mechanical, controls, and systems engineering teams to define and deliver product features
Support design reviews and DFMEA activities
Translate stakeholder requirements — internal and external — into clear firmware specifications and design documents
What You Bring
5-15+ years of professional firmware development experience, including at least 2 years in a team leadership role
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
Deep expertise in embedded firmware for power electronics applications
Strong command of C, real-time systems, and low-latency embedded design
Hands-on experience with embedded communication protocols and their driver-level implementation
Proven ability to debug complex, system-level issues and drive them to resolution
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Ventura, CA, US
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