
Firmware Embedded Software Engineer
Loveland, CO · HybridContract$70–85/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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IDR is seeking a Firmware Embedded Software Engineer to develop and maintain embedded software for a client’s water quality solutions work in a research and development environment. The role is onsite four to five days per week and begins as a contract, with potential for permanent placement. The engineer will work with microcontrollers and embedded platforms, extend existing codebases, and collaborate within a global network.
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IDR is seeking a strong Firmware Embedded Software Engineer to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Loveland, CO. This role involves developing and maintaining embedded software in a cutting-edge R&D environment within the industry focused on water quality solutions. The position offers the chance to work with advanced technology in a collaborative global setting**.** This position is 4-5 days a week onsite. Its a contract to start with potential for permanent placement in the future. Position Overview for the Firmware Embedded Software Engineer: - Develop and maintain embedded firmware using C++ and C for microcontrollers and various platforms including Linux, RTOS, and bare metal - Modify and extend existing codebases to meet evolving requirements - Implement and maintain CI/CD practices and unit testing procedures - Read hardware schematics and code to low-level hardware interfaces - Collaborate within a large, state-of-the-art R&D facility as part of a global network Requirements for the Firmware Embedded Software Engineer: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field - 3--5+ years of experience in C++ user-space development and C (or embedded C) programming - 3--5+ years of experience with 32-bit microcontrollers and embedded platforms (Linux, RTOS, and bare metal) - Strong understanding of computer architecture, memory technologies, and build processes - Ability to read hardware schematics and code to low-level hardware interfaces What's in it for you? - Competitive compensation package - Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more! - Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization. Why IDR? - 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets - Employee Stock Ownership Program - Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success. - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance - ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row. #LI-Hybrid pay transparency: 70-85/hr W2 based on experience All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement.
How this job compares
Set against the 785 open Firmware Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$70–85/hr
- US median$51–69/hr34 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $77.50/hr, is 29% above the US median midpoint ($60/hr) — in the top quarter of Firmware Engineer hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 27 open Firmware Engineer jobs in Colorado and 785 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Colorado
- Micron Technology, Inc.5 open
- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.2 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Firmware Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (650 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 357 of the 785 open Firmware Engineer jobs (45%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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