Firmware Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description:

Develops and/or optimizes cross/full stack software to enable or analyze Intel platforms. Applies expertise in both software and hardware to optimize for a specific segment such as cloud, Enterprise, AI, HPC, Edge, network, or client. Understands partner and customer software stacks and engages as a trusted technical advisor to discover opportunities to showcase value of Intel technology and platforms aligned with mutual roadmap. May also analyze and benchmark a platform, including power, performance, security, responsiveness, development of KPIs/KEIs, and/or systemlevel measurement methodologies as part of platform and software optimization. May act as the voice of the partner/customer softwarestack to influence Intel platform/technology roadmap.

Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop and debug BIOS/bootloader/firmware for various hardware platforms.
Integrate various firmware components into a bootable image.
Implement and optimize low-level code to ensure efficient hardware-software interaction.
Perform code reviews, testing, and validation to ensure high-quality firmware releases.
Debug and resolve boot, platform and system level defects.
Component Level Validation - Test case development/execution and automation.
Provide technical support and guidance to other team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
6-8 years of experience in BIOS and firmware development.
Proficiency in programming languages such as C, Python and assembly language.
Strong understanding of x86/IA architecture, hardware interfaces, and embedded systems.
Experience with UEFI/BIOS development and related tools (e.g., EDK II, Slim Bootloader, Coreboot).
Familiarity with hardware and software debugging tools and techniques (e.g., JTAG, GDB).
Knowledge of industry standards and protocols (e.g., ACPI, PCIe, USB, SMBIOS, GPIO, UART).
Familiarity with Linux and Windows OS boot process.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Experience with security features and secure boot implementations would be a plus.
Experience with version control systems and open source platforms (e.g., Git, GitHub).

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (India)

Primary Location:

India, Bangalore

Additional Locations:

Business group:

The Client Computing Group (CCG) is responsible for driving business strategy and product development for Intel's PC products and platforms, spanning form factors such as notebooks, desktops, 2 in 1s, all in ones. Working with our partners across the industry, we intend to deliver purposeful computing experiences that unlock people's potential - allowing each person use our products to focus, create and connect in ways that matter most to them.

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

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.

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