
Firmware Development Engineer
Intel Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Santa Clara • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $149,600 - $284,580 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Design, develop, and debug ROM, bootloaders, and firmware across diverse hardware platforms
- Build and integrate firmware components into complete, bootable system images
- Implement and optimize low-level code for seamless hardware-software interaction
- Conduct thorough design reviews, testing, and validation to ensure robust firmware releases
- Debug and resolve complex boot, platform, and system-level issues
- Create comprehensive unit tests, integration tests, and supporting automation frameworks
- Develop across simulated environments, FPGAs, and physical hardware
- Partner with RTL and board design engineers to solve challenging cross-domain issues
- Provide guidance and mentorship to team members and stakeholders
Requirements
- 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 expertise to solve complex real-world problems
- Deep understanding of one or more computer architectures (ARM, x86, and/or RISC-V) and associated firmware stacks
- Linux development expertise including GNU toolchain proficiency
- Hardware debugging experience with tools like JTAG, GDB, and similar platforms
- Industry protocol knowledge including ACPI, PCIe, USB, SMBIOS, GPIO, UART
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Stock bonuses
- Benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
CC++firmware developmentlow-level code optimizationunit testingintegration testingautomation frameworkscomputer architectureLinux developmentGNU toolchain
Soft Skills
guidancementorshipproblem-solvingcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree