Silicon Firmware Development Engineer

Intel Corporation•Folsom, CA

1d•$149,600 - $211,200•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Silicon Firmware Development Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Intel's next-generation client platforms. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop firmware solutions that interface directly with hardware, including microcode, FPGA, and IP-specific firmware. Through designing and implementing interfaces that abstract low-level hardware details, you will contribute to advancing Intel's innovative technologies, ensuring seamless integration between hardware and software layers. Your work will directly influence product performance, reliability, and scalability, driving impactful results across the technology domain. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate in group settings to address technical challenges, effective communication skills to engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, and a passion for innovation, teamwork, and performing to values that align with Intel's mission.

Requirements

Bachelor's or BS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related specialized field.
5+ years of experience in C programming.
2+ years of experience developing UEFI firmware and/or BIOS.
2+ years of experience with client/server architecture.
Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate in group settings to address technical challenges.
Effective communication skills to engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Passion for innovation, teamwork, and performing to values that align with Intel's mission.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in C programming with demonstrated experience in firmware algorithm design and secure code development.
Knowledge of computer architecture fundamentals and technology domain expertise.
Experience with code review practices and disciplined execution in software development processes.
Familiarity with firmware lifecycle practices, including testing and validation methodologies.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain firmware solutions with a direct interface to hardware.
Implement abstractions of low-level hardware details for higher-level software and firmware layers.
Perform design and code reviews to ensure quality, security, and functionality standards are met.
Test and validate product implementations to ensure alignment with system requirements.
Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to solve complex problems and enhance firmware functionality.
Apply disciplined execution and secure development lifecycle practices.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and technology innovation efforts within Intel's product ecosystem.