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Silicon Firmware Development Engineer

Intel
Folsom, CA Full-time 3/24/2026 $149.6k - $211.2k per year
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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FY 2025

Job Description

As a Silicon Firmware Development Engineer at Intel, you will develop firmware solutions that interface with hardware, including microcode and FPGA. This role involves designing interfaces that abstract low-level hardware details, contributing to product performance and reliability.

Requirements

  • 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.

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.

Benefits

  • Intel offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.

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