Embedded Firmware Developer

Penang, Malaysia Job ID JR0264009 Job Category Software Engineering Work Mode On-site Required Experience Level Experienced Full/Part Time Full Time

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Job Description

In Q4 2023, Intel announced Altera will be reported as a separate business unit beginning on January 1, 2024 with ongoing support from Intel. This position is associated to that standalone business strategy and is expected to fully transition to a standalone company at some time in the future .

As an Embedded Firmware Engineer within the Design Creation and Debug Group, you can expect to work on RTOS Ports, Baremetal Hardware Abstraction API, Application Examples and Software Build Tools for Intel’s FPGA-based soft-core processor. The goal of this team is to advance Intel’s FPGA-based soft-core processors, working with internal and external stakeholders to incorporate the processor into their solution. This team is responsible for both the hardware design of the softcore processor as well as the software development environment supporting its use. This position will also contribute to architecture experimentation and benchmarking of the embedded soft-core processors as they’re optimized and developed.

We have the fortune of interacting in the highly dynamic space encompassing programmable hardware design, embedded system creation and embedded software development; designing tools and infrastructure to empower design engineers in all three realms.

As a Software Engineer in this position, you will need to be an experienced firmware developer with specific experience and interest in creating a broad ecosystem of tools and solutions surrounding the processor. We’ve assembled an energetic team of quality people and are looking for a couple more experienced programmers to help with the effort.

Qualifications

BS degree in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering or equivalent and 5+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience working with RTOS ports and embedded driver development
Experience architecting embedded system solutions
Knowledge of embedded software design flows and implementation
Demonstrated C coding skills or experience
Familiarity with Nios V or RISCV-based embedded software development environments is a plus
Experience working on FreeRTOS/ucOSII/Zephyr is a plus
Tcl, Perl, and/or Python scripting skills
Dedication to customer experience and usability
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to influence across organization boundaries

Inside this Business Group

The Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) was formed from the acquisition of Altera. As part of Intel, PSG will create market-leading programmable logic devices that deliver a wider range of capabilities than customers experience today. Combining Altera's industry-leading FPGA technology and customer support with Intel's world-class semiconductor manufacturing capabilities will enable customers to create the next generation of electronic systems with unmatched performance and power efficiency. PSG takes pride in creating an energetic and dynamic work environment that is driven by ingenuity and innovation. We believe the growth and success of our group is directly linked to the growth and satisfaction of our employees. That is why PSG is committed to a work environment that is flexible and collaborative, and allows our employees to reach their full potential.

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.

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.

Working Model

This role will require an on-site presence.

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