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Part Time Embedded Firmware Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Consulting Employee

Lynnwood, WA · On-site

$137K - $179K/yr

... Engineer. Candidate will immediately contribute to a funded Government-Industry-Lab team to ... Collaborate with team to identify embedded firmware and software requirements and evaluate ...

Consulting Employee

Lynnwood, WA · On-site

$137K - $179K/yr

... Engineer. Candidate will immediately contribute to a funded Government-Industry-Lab team to ... Collaborate with team to identify embedded firmware and software requirements and evaluate ...

Embedded Developer

Annapolis, MD · On-site +1

$69K - $158K/yr

As an embedded software engineer, you know how to create and maintain crucial pieces of software ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

Embedded Developer

Annapolis, MD · On-site +1

$69K - $158K/yr

As an embedded software engineer, you know how to create and maintain crucial pieces of software ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

Embedded Developer

Annapolis, MD · On-site +1

$69K - $158K/yr

As an embedded software engineer, you know how to create and maintain crucial pieces of software ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

$15 - $40/hr

The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company's regular full-time ... Embedded, Testing, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineer, Linux, Technology, Engineering

Embedded Faculty - Part Time

Odessa, TX · On-site

$111K - $147K/yr

Position Details Position Information Working Title Embedded Faculty - Part Time Position Status Part Time Department Instruction General Summary Serves as a high school embedded (dual credit ...

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How much do part time embedded firmware engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time embedded firmware engineer in the United States is $122,008.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,000.00 and $141,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a part time embedded firmware engineer do?

A Part Time Embedded Firmware Engineer designs, develops, tests, and maintains firmware that runs on embedded systems, such as microcontrollers and specialized hardware. Working part-time, they may focus on specific modules or tasks within larger projects, often collaborating with hardware and software teams. Their responsibilities include writing code in languages like C or C++, debugging hardware-software interactions, and ensuring firmware reliability and efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part time embedded firmware engineer?

To thrive as a Part Time Embedded Firmware Engineer, you need a solid background in electronics, C/C++ programming, and embedded systems design, often supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with microcontrollers, real-time operating systems (RTOS), version control systems like Git, and tools such as oscilloscopes and debuggers is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate technical concepts succinctly are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities ensure efficient development, troubleshooting, and collaboration, which are crucial for delivering reliable and high-performance embedded solutions.

What are some common challenges faced by part time embedded firmware engineers, and how can they be managed effectively?

Part-time embedded firmware engineers often navigate challenges related to balancing project timelines with limited availability and ensuring clear communication with full-time team members. Since embedded projects frequently require close collaboration with hardware teams and iterative testing, maintaining alignment on requirements and changes is crucial. Effective time management, proactive status updates, and leveraging collaboration tools can help part-time engineers stay integrated with the team and deliver reliable code within their available hours.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Embedded Firmware Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,008 per year, or $58.7 per hour.

Intern - Engineering (Applications)

Roseville, CA • On-site

Microchip Technology
IT Services • 10K+ employees

Part-time

Posted 4 days ago


Microchip Technology rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip's nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it's won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description:

As an Applications Engineering Internin the Data Center Solutions Business Unit of Microchip, you will be assisting the Applications team in developing tools and demos, board bring-up and debugging, setting up lab equipment to analyze and recreate customer system problems, assisting in customer collaterals, embedded firmware debug/development and assisting in technical support. You must be able to work independently, and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Setting up lab equipment including installation of OS, Drivers, tools, debuggers, analyzers etc.
  • Bring-up and debug customer evaluation boards
  • Develop and maintain customer collaterals, custom firmware and diagnostic tools
  • Recreate, collect, analyze, debug and root cause customer reported problems in a lab environment
  • Develop and provide product training to customers and internal teams
  • Demonstrate new product features, capabilities in industry events and trade shows
  • Performance and power measurement and analysis

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in BS or MS Electrical/Computer/Computer Science Engineering program.
  • Basic understanding of computer architecture
  • Programming experience in any one of the following: C, C++, TCL/Tk, Python, Java
  • Good troubleshooting and debugging skills
  • Good writing and communication skills

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with installing OSes (Linux and Windows), setting up hardware and drivers
  • Strong knowledge or experience in any one of the protocols or technologies (e.g. NVMe, PCI-Express, SAS, SATA, Fibre Channel, Ethernet, DDR, NAND Flash, UART, SPI etc.)
  • Experience with board-level debug & bring-up.
  • Experience with HW design, schematics capture, and board layout.
  • Experience with driver development / embedded FW development.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Carrying, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

Regular business hours; 70% sitting, 15% standing, 15% walking

Pay Range:

Find information about all our benefits at the link below:

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The hourly pay range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $22.00 - $30.00.*

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.


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