Firmware Development Engineer

Intel Corporation • Folsom, CA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

At Intel, we are at the forefront of innovation, driving technological advancements that shape the future. Our commitment to excellence and quality has established us as a leader in the semiconductor industry. We foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement, empowering our employees to make a meaningful impact in the world. We are seeking a talented Firmware Validation Engineer to join our dynamic team in Folsom. This role is pivotal in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products through meticulous validation and debugging processes. As a Firmware Validation Engineer, you will design and develop software validation environments, integrate and enable software stacks, and contribute to the creation and execution of validation plans. Your expertise will be crucial in identifying root causes of failures and implementing corrective actions to enhance product release efficiency. Join us at Intel and be part of a team that is shaping the future of technology. If you are passionate about innovation and quality, we encourage you to apply and become a key contributor to our success.

Requirements

• You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic/computer engineering or computer science, with 4+ years of experience or master's degree in electrical/electronic/computer engineering or computer science, with 3+ years of experience in:
• x86 CPU architecture.
• Micro controller Firmware
• Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex data and identify patterns to solve problems effectively.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to validation processes, ensuring accuracy and precision in execution.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Proactive in identifying issues and developing innovative solutions to enhance product quality.
• Adaptability: Open to learning new methods and technologies to improve validation processes.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team, contributing to collective goals and fostering a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience in:
• HW design, HW architecture, IA, Core uArch, Firmware development
• Computer system or CPU features.
• C/C++/assembly/Perl/Python programming.
• RTL simulation debug.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the validation and debug of firmware through the design and development of software validation environments and the integration and enabling of the software stack.
• Responsible for the creation of validation plans and associated methodologies, the execution of validation plans in system or subsystem levels, as well as debugging failures.
• Writes validation standards and procedures, analyzes the results to ensure correct functionality, determines root causes of failures, and recommends or develops corrective action.
• Assesses the state of the art and employs new methods to improve quality and product release efficiency.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees