Job Details:

Job Description: 

Intel is seeking a motivated Firmware Integration Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to launch your career in firmware development while working on cutting-edge technology solutions. You will work alongside experienced engineers to integrate, test, and optimize firmware solutions that will help drive the firmware Integration Validation in a dynamic and forward-thinking organization focused on next-generation semiconductor product development. Our team focuses on being nimble, adaptable, lean and efficient to drive cutting-edge, customer impacting technology development. We embrace innovative and efficient methodologies that drive at-scale product execution.

As a Firmware Integration Engineer, you work on integrating multiple SOC firmware in various pre-silicon integration environments including SystemC simulation and emulation test environment. The position emphasizes enhancing the quality of our product delivery through rigorous validation methodologies and collaborative efforts across multiple disciplines. If you are passionate about building products faster and more efficiently than anyone else on the planet, we want you on our team.

Technical Foundation

• Coursework or project experience in C/C++ programming.
• Basic understanding of embedded systems and microcontrollers.
• Familiarity with digital circuits and computer architecture concepts.
• Knowledge of basic communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C).
• Experience with version control systems (Git) through coursework or projects.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Collaborative team player with professional attitude.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in team settings.
• Willingness to learn new technologies quickly and contribute in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment.
• Passion for Quality and Innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integration and validation test plans, test code, and automation for key SoC firmware subsystems-including Power Management, Telemetry, Interrupts, Memory, RAS, I/O, and Security-across pre- and post-silicon environments.
• Contribute to the integration of firmware for IP blocks and custom modules into the SoC, ensuring functional correctness and robustness.
• Build and enhance test infrastructure, including test benches, automation frameworks, and supporting libraries, to improve validation efficiency and coverage.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and validation engineers across teams to align integration strategies, resolve issues, and drive product quality.
• Partner with senior engineers to understand SoC architecture and firmware requirements and develop comprehensive test cases that validate functionality from multiple angles.

Qualifications:

Candidates must meet the below minimum education requirements and minimum required qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Relevant experience can be obtained through schoolwork, classes, project work, internships, Co-ops, or research experience. Additional preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related STEM field.
• Hands-on software development experience in two or more of the following languages: C, C++, Python, Rust, SystemC, or domain-specific modeling languages.
• Experience analyzing problems, debugging code, and developing logical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with software testing methodologies and experience using test automation frameworks (e.g., pytest, CMocka, Unity/CUnity).
• Exposure to SoC or embedded firmware development/validation, including work in pre-silicon (simulation, emulation) or post-silicon environments.
• Experience with system software such as BIOS/UEFI, embedded OS, Linux kernel, or associated diagnostic/monitoring tools.
• Experience with computer architecture, including processors, memory subsystems, interrupts, and I/O-ideally in server or embedded contexts.
• Hands-on experience with debugging tools such as JTAG, gdb, or firmware debuggers.

          

Job Type:

College Grad

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

Business group:

As a member of the Chief Technology Office, Artificial Intelligence, and Network and Edge Group (CTO AI NEX), you will be committed to strategically penetrating the AI market by delivering disruptive and transformative solutions. Your focus will be on leveraging technology innovation and incubation to drive commercial success, ensuring that advancements create significant value. The team is dedicated to driving the software-defined transformation of the world's networks profitably, setting new standards for efficiency and connectivity. Through these priorities, you aim to lead the way in technological evolution and redefine the future of global networks.

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, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.  Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here:

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Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US:

 

 

$94,100.00-132,850.00 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.