What are the responsibilities and job description for the Silicon Firmware Development Engineer position at Intel?
Job Details
Job Description:
The Role And Impact
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.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Job Type
Experienced Hire
Shift
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, Oregon, Hillsboro
Additional Locations:
US, California, Folsom
Business Group
The Software Team drives customer value by enabling differentiated experiences through leadership AI technologies and foundational software stacks, products, and services. The group is responsible for developing the holistic strategy for client and data center software in collaboration with OSVs, ISVs, developers, partners and OEMs. The group delivers specialized NPU IP to enable the AI PC and GPU IP to support all of Intel's market segments. The group also has HW and SW engineering experts responsible for delivering IP, SOCs, runtimes, and platforms to support the CPU and GPU/accelerator roadmap, inclusive of integrated and discrete graphics.
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 Trust
N/A
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.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $149,600.00 - 211,200.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.
Job Description:
The Role And Impact
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.
Key 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.
- Passion for innovation, teamwork, and performing to values that align with Intel's mission.
- 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or BS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related specialized field.
- 6 years of experience in C programming.
- 3 years of experience with client/server architecture.
- Proficiency in C programming with demonstrated experience in firmware algorithm design and secure code development.
- Knowledge of computer architecture fundamentals.
- Experience with code review practices and disciplined execution in software development processes.
- 2 years of experience developing UEFI firmware and/or BIOS.
- Familiarity with firmware lifecycle practices, including testing and validation methodologies.
- Technology domain expertise.
Job Type
Experienced Hire
Shift
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, Oregon, Hillsboro
Additional Locations:
US, California, Folsom
Business Group
The Software Team drives customer value by enabling differentiated experiences through leadership AI technologies and foundational software stacks, products, and services. The group is responsible for developing the holistic strategy for client and data center software in collaboration with OSVs, ISVs, developers, partners and OEMs. The group delivers specialized NPU IP to enable the AI PC and GPU IP to support all of Intel's market segments. The group also has HW and SW engineering experts responsible for delivering IP, SOCs, runtimes, and platforms to support the CPU and GPU/accelerator roadmap, inclusive of integrated and discrete graphics.
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 Trust
N/A
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.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $149,600.00 - 211,200.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.
Salary : $149,600 - $211,200