Firmware Development Engineer

• 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.

• 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.

Job Type:Experienced HireShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location: US, California, Santa ClaraAdditional Locations:Posting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.Position of TrustN/ABenefits, ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Booting, Boundary Scan, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Computer Architecture, Computer Firmware, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, Debugging Tools, Electrical Engineering, FPGA, GDB (Gnu Debugger), Hardware Debugging, IP (Internet Protocol), Integration Testing, Intel Product Family, Linux Drivers, Linux Operating System, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, PCI Express (PCI-E), People Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Printed Circuit Board Design, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Assurance, RISC Processors, RTL Design, System Integration (SI), System-on-a-Chip (SoC), Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, USB, Unit Test, Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART), Validation Testing, x86 Processors

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.

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.