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Cadence

Principal Firmware Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Good Knowledge of C programming language for embedded software development and use of relevant IDE. Comfortable debugging RTL simulations involving firmware and microcontroller subsystem. Good ...

LaBine and Associates

Engineering Manager

Holmdel, NJ

... C programming language, Linux operating system, and Python. If this sounds like you, let's talk. Lead and manage a team of 12+ (and growing) software engineers/programmers. Keep projects on track and:

LaBine and Associates

Engineering Manager

Holmdel, NJ · On-site

... C programming language, Linux operating system, and Python. If this sounds like you, let's talk. Lead and manage a team of 12+ (and growing) software engineers/programmers. Keep projects on track and:

LaBine and Associates

Engineering Manager

Holmdel, NJ

... C programming language, Linux operating system, and Python. If this sounds like you, let's talk. Lead and manage a team of 12+ (and growing) software engineers/programmers. Keep projects on track and:

Centura, Inc

Senior Firmware Engineer

Andover, MA · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

PWM /ADC) for 32 microcontroller (ARM Cortex-M) using C programming language * Experience with real time debugging tools (software and hardware) * Knowledge on embedded software validation and test ...

krg technology inc

C++ developer

Gainesville, FL

$44.50 - $59.75/hr

Strong C programming experience (C preferred over C++). Familiarity with Solaris Strong familiarity ... shell programming skills (Korn shell and some BASH). Strong familiarity with the awk language.

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As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance c programming language in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFreelance C Programming LanguageFreelance C++ Developer
Required SkillsProficiency in C language, understanding of low-level programmingProficiency in C++, object-oriented programming, and advanced features
Work EnvironmentEmbedded systems, firmware, system softwareApplication development, game development, software tools
CertificationsOften not required, but knowledge of embedded systems helpfulOptional certifications like C++ certifications or related courses
Industry UsageEmbedded systems, operating systems, hardware interfacingSoftware applications, game engines, high-performance software

Freelance C Programming Language and Freelance C++ Developer roles share overlapping skills but differ mainly in scope and application. C is primarily used for low-level programming and embedded systems, while C++ offers object-oriented features suitable for complex software development. Understanding these differences helps freelancers target the right projects and clients.

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Principal Firmware Engineer

Principal Firmware Engineer

Cadence

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Job Description

Be part of the Cadence DDR PHY IP Front End Design team responsible for -

Develop firmware for DDR5 PHY using microcontrollers

Developing firmware in C typically involving bare-metal programming and developing low-level APIs on Microcontrollers.

Responsible for collaborating with hardware designers and memory subsystem architects to derive training algorithms and implement them.

Responsible for collaborating with the verification team to deduce firmware-hardware co-verification plan.

Develop and Debug firmware in RTL based hardware simulations (C +Verilog simulations)

Develop and Debug on Silicon bring-up boards.

Required Skills:

Good Knowledge of DDR5 JEDEC spec, knowledge of different DIMM configurations and specifications.

Relevant experience in developing bare-metal firmware for High-speed SerDes or Memory interface Physical Layer blocks.

Good Knowledge of C programming language for embedded software development and use of relevant IDE.

Comfortable debugging RTL simulations involving firmware and microcontroller subsystem.

Good knowledge of Shell/Perl/Python/TCL scripting

Good experience on Verification EDA Tools like simulators and waveform viewers

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