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Principal Embedded Firmware Engineer Jobs in Texas

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Dallas, TX ยท On-site

$118K - $157K/yr

Experience debugging firmware on actual target hardware. * Experience with aerospace, defense, avionics, or space electronics is highly desirable. * Strong proficiency in C programming for embedded ...

Senior Embedded Firmware Manager

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$93K - $127K/yr

Embedded Firmware Engineering Manager This full-time opportunity located west of Boston is with an engineering-driven organization that develops advanced control and automation technologies used in ...

Experience debugging firmware on actual target hardware. * Strong proficiency in C programming for embedded systems. Responsibilities: * Develop and maintain PMBus/IยฒC-based command, control ...

Embedded Firmware Engineer

Austin, TX ยท On-site

$102K - $139K/yr

WE ARE SEEKING software developers and embedded engineers with 4+ years of experience. At Sparx you will work with clients on projects involving everything from embedded microcontrollers, to media ...

Embedded Firmware Engineer

Austin, TX ยท On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

WE ARE SEEKING software developers and embedded engineers with 4+ years of experience. At Sparx you will work with clients on projects involving everything from embedded microcontrollers, to media ...

Embedded Firmware Engineer

Austin, TX ยท On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

WE ARE SEEKING software developers and embedded engineers with 4+ years of experience. At Sparx you will work with clients on projects involving everything from embedded microcontrollers, to media ...

Firmware Engineer

Cedar Park, TX ยท On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

Design, develop, and test embedded firmware for microcontrollers and microprocessors in bare-metal ... Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system architecture, debug hardware/firmware ...

Embedded Firmware Engineer

Austin, TX ยท On-site

$102K - $139K/yr

WE ARE SEEKING software developers and embedded engineers with 4+ years of experience. At Sparx you will work with clients on projects involving everything from embedded microcontrollers, to media ...

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How much do principal embedded firmware engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal embedded firmware engineer in Texas is $113,669.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,000.00 and $131,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectPrincipal Embedded Firmware EngineerEmbedded Software Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science; extensive experienceBachelor's in related field; entry to mid-level experience
Work EnvironmentDesigning firmware for embedded systems, leading projectsDeveloping and testing embedded software components
Industry UsageAutomotive, IoT, consumer electronics, medical devicesConsumer electronics, industrial automation, IoT

The Principal Embedded Firmware Engineer typically holds more experience, leads firmware development projects, and has a strategic role. In contrast, an Embedded Software Engineer focuses on coding and testing embedded software components. Both roles require strong technical skills, but the principal level involves leadership and advanced design responsibilities.

What cities in Texas are hiring for Principal Embedded Firmware Engineer jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Principal Embedded Firmware Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Principal Embedded Firmware Engineer job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $113,669 per year, or $54.6 per hour.

Embedded Firmware Engineer - The AES Group

Dallas, TX โ€ข On-site

$100 - $125/hr

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Job description

Embedded Firmware Engineer at The AES Group.

Key technologies: Rtos, FreeRTOS.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop firmware and embedded software for microcontrollers and SoCs
  • Write low-level drivers for peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO)
  • Perform hardware bring-up, debugging and board-level testing
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers on PCB design and schematics
Requirements
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in embedded systems engineer
  • Experience with RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, VxWorks)
  • Familiarity with debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analysers)
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