Job Details:Job Description: As a Firmware Development Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Intel's innovative solutions by developing embedded software and firmware for cutting-edge technologies in environments with constrained timing and memory resources. Your expertise will directly contribute to Intel's success in delivering high-performance, reliable, and scalable products to our global customers. By joining Intel, you will have the opportunity to work at the forefront of technology, pushing boundaries and driving meaningful advancements in system architecture, storage interfaces, and hardware/software integration.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the integration and validation of firmware for IPs and custom modules into SOCs in both pre- and post-silicon environments (emulation, simulation, System C modeling).
• Develop and execute validation test plans for SOC features and subsystems such as power, telemetry, interrupts, memory management, and RAS, including the creation of test benches, automation, and supporting infrastructure.
• Collaborate across disciplines and organizations, and mentor junior team members in integration validation and test content development.
• Design, implement, and review robust embedded software and firmware solutions, including algorithms, ensuring high-quality product functionality and adherence to best practices through code reviews.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate firmware with hardware and system-level components, modeling and benchmarking architectures and algorithms for optimal performance.
• Debug and validate designs to ensure system-level reliability and efficiency.
• Stay current on industry trends to drive innovative solutions.
Qualifications:You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 6+ years or master’s degree with 4 +years or PhD. with 2+ years in Computer Engineering or Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
3+ years of experience with the following technical skills:
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, System C or Python.
- Demonstrated expertise in firmware debugging and development for embedded systems.
- Knowledge of computer architecture, storage interface standards, and system integration.
- Familiarity with design modeling and benchmarking tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Validation experience in one or more of the following:
- Functional: Core, Memory Power Management, Manageability, telemetry, IO subsystems, BIOS/microcode development, debug, fuses
- Power and Performance.
- Experience in working with cross functional Platform, SoC, and/or IP teams including Architecture, Design, Firmware, and Validation in the development, validation or program management of high-volume production silicon or board-level products.
- Knowledge and experience with working from early concept of SOC/IP Architecture and design to shipping final product.
- Self-directed with a desire to drive issues to conclusion, taking ownership regardless of organizational structure and team boundaries.
- Experience in mentoring junior engineers.
- Knowledge of processors, servers, system software architecture, and associated modelling/simulation techniques
- Experience in hardware and software debug tools such as JTAG, gdb, etc
- Passion for Quality and Innovation.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a disciplined approach to execution.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional teams.
- A commitment to Intel's values, including innovation, integrity, and customer focus.
Job Type:Experienced Hire
Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location: US, Oregon, Hillsboro
Additional Locations:
Business group:The Central Engineering Group (CEG) is Intel's data-driven organization that builds scalable engineering solutions across three pillars: Product Enablement (IP, tools, and methodologies), Custom ASIC (leveraging existing IP for custom silicon), and Foundry Enablement (supporting top customers and validating technologies). The team focuses on customer-driven, end-to-end solutions with short development cycles to deliver measurable business impact across Intel's product and foundry businesses.
Benefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $149,600.00-284,580.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
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