firmware engineering
nounUK /ˈfɜːmweə ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/
US /ˈfɜːrmwer ˌendʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ/
Firmware engineering is the job of writing the small programs that live inside gadgets and tell them how to work.
She studied firmware engineering so she could help design smart toys and robots.
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2. The branch of engineering focused on code stored permanently in hardware devices.
Firmware engineering keeps your washing machine's settings safe even when the power goes out.
3. The practice of updating and fixing the built-in software of electronic products.
The company hired a team for firmware engineering to fix bugs in its smart thermostats.
4. The work of making hardware and low-level software cooperate smoothly.
Good firmware engineering is why your phone's camera turns on so quickly.