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Firmware Developer Jobs in Massachusetts (NOW HIRING)

Firmware Team Lead

Chelmsford, MA · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead the activities of a small firmware team (5-10 developers) for software enhancements and new product initiatives. * Manage development activities of the team using Agile-Scrum methodology.

Sr. Firmware Engineer

Andover, MA · On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Senior Firmware Engineer on MKS's Flow Solutions team, you will be a key contributor within a highly collaborative, cross-functional group, developing embedded firmware that powers advanced mass ...

The Staff Firmware Engineer shall participate in research and product development activities ranging from product concept through transfer to manufacturing. This position will apply knowledge of ...

Senior Firmware Engineer

Andover, MA · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

Bachelor or Master in Electrical Engineering or related field with minimum 5 years of experience in embedded software development * Proficiency in Low level Embedded Firmware development (Ex. PWM ...

Sr. Firmware Engineer

Andover, MA · On-site

$101.68 - $140/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Senior Firmware Engineer** on MKS's Flow Solutions team, you will be a key contributor within a highly collaborative, cross-functional group, developing embedded firmware that powers advanced mass ...

Sr. Firmware Engineer

Andover, MA · On-site

$120.68 - $145/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Senior Firmware Engineer on MKS's Flow Solutions team, you will be a key contributor within a highly collaborative, cross-functional group, developing embedded firmware that powers advanced mass ...

Sr. Firmware Engineer

Andover, MA

$120K - $145K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Senior Firmware Engineer on MKS's Flow Solutions team, you will be a key contributor within a highly collaborative, cross-functional group, developing embedded firmware that powers advanced mass ...

Senior Firmware Engineer

Woburn, MA · On-site

$120 - $170/hr

SUMMARY The Firmware Engineer III will contribute to the design and development of embedded software for our low-power sensors, particularly enDAQ data acquisition devices. These sensors capture high ...

The Staff Firmware Engineer shall participate in research and product development activities ranging from product concept through transfer to manufacturing. This position will apply knowledge of ...

Sr Firmware Engineer

Wilmington, MA · On-site

$130K - $172K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Firmware Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing the intelligent technologies that power innovative electronic products. You'll design, develop, and enhance embedded software ...

Firmware Engineer lll

Woburn, MA · On-site

$100 - $130/hr

Education and Experience * BS(E) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or similar, required. * 6+ years firmware or embedded software experience ...

Principal Firmware Engineer

Wilmington, MA · On-site

$170 - $230/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

A Principal Firmware Engineer will design, modify, and evaluate embedded software, and/or programmable logic and/or electronic apparatus, components, or circuitry for use in electronic equipment and ...

Engineering Manager - Embedded Firmware

Boston, MA

$111K - $153K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Engineering Manager - Embedded Firmware Alarm.com is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead an embedded software team focused on MCU firmware for the security gateways and sensors at the heart of ...

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How much do firmware developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for firmware developer in Massachusetts is $122,572.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,900.00 and $132,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a firmware developer?

To thrive as a Firmware Developer, you need a solid background in embedded systems, proficiency in C/C++ programming, and a degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field. Experience with microcontroller architectures, debugging tools (like JTAG or ICE), and version control systems such as Git is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate across hardware and software teams. These skills are crucial for developing reliable, efficient firmware that enables hardware devices to function correctly and meet user requirements.

What is a firmware developer?

Firmware Developers are engineers who design, develop, and maintain low-level software that directly controls hardware devices. Their work typically involves writing code in languages like C or C++ to ensure hardware components operate as intended, often within embedded systems such as microcontrollers and consumer electronics. Firmware developers collaborate closely with hardware engineers and may also troubleshoot or update firmware to enhance device performance. Their role is crucial in industries like automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial automation.

What is the difference between Firmware Developer vs Embedded Software Engineer?

AspectFirmware DeveloperEmbedded Software Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields; certifications like Certified Embedded Systems EngineerBachelor's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields; similar certifications
Work EnvironmentDesigning and developing low-level code for hardware devices, often working in hardware labs or development teamsDeveloping software for embedded systems, often in cross-functional teams, with focus on hardware-software integration
Industry UsageUsed in consumer electronics, automotive, IoT devices, and industrial equipmentCommon in automotive, medical devices, consumer electronics, and industrial automation

Firmware Developers and Embedded Software Engineers share similar skills and work environments, focusing on hardware-related software development. The main difference lies in their scope: Firmware Developers typically work on low-level code directly interacting with hardware, while Embedded Software Engineers may handle higher-level embedded applications. Both roles are essential in industries like automotive, IoT, and consumer electronics.

What are common challenges firmware developers face when working on embedded systems projects?

Firmware Developers often encounter challenges such as optimizing code for limited memory and processing power, integrating with diverse hardware platforms, and ensuring reliable communication between software and hardware components. Debugging can be especially tricky due to limited visibility into low-level operations, requiring specialized tools like JTAG debuggers or oscilloscopes. Collaboration with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams is essential to address hardware-software integration issues and to ensure timely delivery of stable, efficient firmware.
Infographic showing various Firmware Developer job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,572 per year, or $58.9 per hour.

Firmware Team Lead

Rockwell Automation

Chelmsford, MA • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility -our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how thework we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Firmware Team Lead

Rockwell Automation's Sensing, Safety and Industrial Components Business is looking for a Firmware Team Lead to be a significant contributor to a next generation of new product development responsible for the design, analysis, test and integration of Firmware for embedded communication and control modules. Reporting to the Firmware Manager, this hands-on technical position requires the proven ability to work with product management, hardware engineering, and firmware developers to create project specifications and execute through the entire development cycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the activities of a small firmware team (5-10 developers) for software enhancements and new product initiatives.
  • Manage development activities of the team using Agile-Scrum methodology. Facilitate scrum processes, e.g. daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews and retrospectives
  • Maintain a strong and high-performance team by providing technical oversite and coaching
  • Support the hiring process and evaluate performance of individual developers.
  • Monitor team's progress daily while mitigating risks and resolving roadblocks.
  • Work with project stakeholders to define success criteria and establish priorities.
  • Manage project deliverables.
  • Establish and ensure adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans and performance requirements.
  • Participate in the design and development of new architectures and frameworks for scalable product platforms.
  • Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Product Management and Manufacturing with the goal of total customer satisfaction. This will require knowledge of product family hardware, firmware, and electrical specifications as well as mechanical, reliability and/or architectural specifications.
  • Interact and collaborate on products and projects with a team of engineers located in the US, Europe and Asia.
  • Develop embedded software on low-cost/low power microcontrollers and ASICs
  • Participate in code, requirements and test case reviews.
  • Play a leading role in defining and maintaining the software development process.
  • Author architecture level design documents.
  • Time will be split between supervisor responsibilities (30-50%) and developer activities (50-70%).

The Essentials - You Will Have:

  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

  • Typically requires at least 2 years of management experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other technical discipline
  • 7+ years of experience in a Firmware development role
  • Experience in a technical leadership role.
  • Experience delivering high-quality C code for real-time embedded environments
  • Experience in code collaboration tools and design reviews
  • Excellent design, debugging and optimization skills
  • Experience with Agile framework
  • Knowledge of secure coding and testing practices
  • Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and protocols
  • Understanding of RS-232, USB, Ethernet and packet-based communication protocols
  • Experience with typical embedded control peripherals such as A/D, D/A, timers and general purpose I/O
  • Experience with standard version control systems

What We Offer:

  • Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k
  • Paid Time off
  • Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
  • To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

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The Base Salary Compensation range for this role is 130,560.00 - 195,840.00 USD with an annual target bonus of 5% of base salary. Our benefits for the US can be found here. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, education, and experience.

Rockwell Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. If you are someone with a disability and you need assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7427.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.

Rockwell Automation's hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.


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Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 25,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

Industry

Industrial automation equipment manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Milwaukee, WI, US

Year founded

1903

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