How much does a Staff Firmware Engineer make in San Jose, CA? The average Staff Firmware Engineer salary in San Jose, CA is $119,880 as of May 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $112,620 and $129,861. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Staff Firmware Engineer

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Takeda Pharmaceutical - LEXINGTON , MA
By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that. the information I provide in my applicat
- 150 days ago
CCS Global Tech - ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND , MD
Job Responsibilities: * Design and develop firmware for embedded systems. Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system requirements. Test and debug firm
- 1 day ago
Job Number 691332BR Description:WHAT WE'RE DOING. At Lockheed Martin, we are passionate about innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest
- 1 day ago
R-00157520 Description Looking for an opportunity to make an impact. At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented
- 1 day ago
Sierra Nevada Corporation - LONE TREE , CO
Are you ready to unleash your technical creativity. Dream, Innovate, Inspire and Empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagin
- 1 day ago
Sierra Nevada Corporation - LONE TREE , CO
Are you ready to unleash your technical creativity. Dream, Innovate, Inspire and Empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagin
- 1 day ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Staff Firmware Engineer in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Staff Firmware Engineer ranges from $112,620 to $129,861 with the average base salary of $119,880. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $115,961 to $134,932 with the average total cash compensation of $124,323.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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