Firmware Engineer

Job Description

As a BIOS/Firmware Developer, you will be responsible for developing, validating and maintaining BIOS/bootloader/firmware for our hardware platforms. You will work closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of our systems. Your expertise will contribute to the development of reliable, high-performance computing solutions.

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).

Inside this 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. As the largest business unit at Intel, CCG is investing more heavily in the PC, ramping its capabilities even more aggressively, and designing the PC experience even more deliberately, including delivering a predictable cadence of leadership products. As a result, we are able to fuel innovation across Intel, providing an important source of IP and scale, as well as help the company deliver on its purpose of enriching the lives of every person on earth.

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.It has come to our notice that some people have received fake job interview letters ostensibly issued by Intel, inviting them to attend interviews in Intel’s offices for various positions and further requiring them to deposit money to be eligible for the interviews. We wish to bring to your notice that these letters are not issued by Intel or any of its authorized representatives. Hiring at Intel is based purely on merit and Intel does not ask or require candidates to deposit any money. We would urge people interested in working for Intel, to apply directly at https://jobs.intel.com/ and not fall prey to unscrupulous elements.

Working Model

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.