Silicon Firmware Development Engineer

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: - 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. Behavioral traits: - 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. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. 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. Preferred Qualifications: - 2 years of experience developing UEFI firmware and/or BIOS. - Familiarity with firmware lifecycle practices, including testing and validation methodologies. - Technology domain expertise. Join Intel's mission to drive innovation and transform technology and shape the future of computing. Apply today to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team. 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 ordinan ... (truncated, view full listing at source)