Intel Corporation

Firmware Architect

Intel Corporation

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Petah Tikva • Israel

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Tech Stack

LinuxRTOS

About the role

  • Define architectural frameworks for embedded software, emphasizing secure and high-performance solutions.
  • Translate complex product-level requirements into detailed firmware-level documentation.
  • Develop algorithms, protocols, and design patterns for interaction with operating systems, kernels, drivers, and external software components.
  • Lead efforts in vulnerability assessment and threat analysis to identify gaps and define solutions to close them.
  • Work closely with firmware engineering teams to provide estimates, validate sensitive feature implementation, and ensure alignment with architectural intent.
  • Provide education and training on Intel's features and firmware practices.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to assess the feasibility of new technology adoption and ensure robust secure product design.
  • Drive research initiatives to discover innovative solutions and contribute to Intel's product roadmap.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 6 years of experience with firmware development in C or low-level Linux driver development.
  • At least 2 years of experience in firmware architecture or system-level design, with a broad architectural view across hardware, firmware, and software interfaces.
  • In-depth knowledge of embedded system mitigations, including RTOS and Linux environments.
  • Familiarity with cryptographic accelerators, packet parsers, and hardware documentation.
  • Ability to write clear, coherent, and implementable firmware requirements documentation.
  • Hands-on experience writing firmware code for ARM or Xtensa CPUs under RTOS and/or Linux environments.
Benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
firmware developmentC programmingLinux driver developmentfirmware architecturesystem-level designembedded system mitigationsRTOScryptographic acceleratorspacket parsersARM CPUs
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationeducationtrainingproblem-solvingvulnerability assessmentthreat analysisdocumentation writingresearch