Top skills for Firmware Engineer jobs

Based on 136 active Firmware Engineer postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

Skills employers ask for

The share of Firmware Engineer postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

  • Firmware98%
  • Design75%
  • Debugging63%
  • Computer Science46%
  • Computer Engineering44%
  • Firmware Development41%
  • Linux36%
  • Software Development32%
  • Ethernet29%
  • Verification29%
  • Communication Protocols28%
  • Manufacturing25%
  • Automation25%
  • Algorithms24%
  • Scripting21%
  • Innovation19%
  • Sensors19%
  • CI/CD18%
  • Git18%
  • JTAG15%
  • Version Control15%
  • Kernel13%
  • Embedded C13%
  • Wireless13%
  • Software Design12%

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