Firmware Development Engineer

Join Intel’s Central Engineering Group (CEG) and play a pivotal role in showcasing Intel’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and IP through innovative firmware solutions. You’ll work on test chips and System-on-Chip (SoC) projects across diverse architectures that demonstrate Intel’s technological leadership in the industry.

What You’ll Do

• Firmware Development: Design, develop, and debug ROM, bootloaders, and firmware across diverse hardware platforms.
• System Integration: Build and integrate firmware components into complete, bootable system images.
• Performance Optimization: Implement and optimize low-level code for seamless hardware-software interaction.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough design reviews, testing, and validation to ensure robust firmware releases.
• Problem Solving: Debug and resolve complex boot, platform, and system-level issues.
• Test Development: Create comprehensive unit tests, integration tests, and supporting automation frameworks.
• Multi-Platform Work: Develop across simulated environments, FPGAs, and physical hardware.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with RTL and board design engineers to solve challenging cross-domain issues.
• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to team members and stakeholders., This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of firmware development experience.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills with proven ability to solve complex real-world problems.
• Experience of one or more computer architectures (ARM, x86, and/or RISC-V) and associated firmware stacks.
• Hardware debugging experience with tools like JTAG, GDB, and similar platforms.

How to Stand out (Preferred Qualifications):

• UEFI/BIOS development experience with EDK II, Coreboot, or similar frameworks.
• Industry protocol knowledge including ACPI, PCIe, USB, SMBIOS, GPIO, UART.
• Security implementation experience, particularly secure boot processes.
• Linux driver development background.
• Linux development expertise including GNU toolchain proficiency.
• Deep knowledge of Linux and Windows boot processes.
• Experience with AI assisted and agent based coding.

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 (https://intel.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/page/1025c144664a100150b4b1665c750003) .

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $149,600.00-245,160.00 USD

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.