GPU Firmware Development Engineer

Job Description

We are a global leader, creating world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives. Intel is at the intersection of several technology inflections - artificial intelligence, 5G network transformation, and the rise of the intelligent edge- that together will shape the future of technology.Intel is looking for a talented firmware engineer to develop and maintain GPU software solutions. This can include modifying and customizing embedded OS drivers and applications and creating validation scripts for features developed. As a Firmware Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and validating GPU firmware which controls and monitors the low-level hardware.

Intel Corporation's state of the art facilities gives you the opportunity to learn a variety of technical and operational skills to develop, operate, maintain, and repair the world’s most advanced facility equipment, in a demanding and challenging operations environment. 

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As a Firmware Development Engineer , your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: 

• Develops embedded software/firmware within environments that have constrained timing and memory resources, designs, and implements reusable code, performs design and code reviews, as well as tests and validates product implementations. 

• Job may require experience in system architecture and modeling, operating systems, device architecture, system integration, algorithm modeling, digital signal processing, and/or hardware design.

• Works with a variety of storage interface standards.

• Performs system-level design modeling, and systems integration, additionally performing algorithm modeling, benchmarking implementation, and/or digital signal processing.

Behavioral traits that we are looking for: 

• Ability to work with a distributed team.

• Ability to work independently

• Excellent communication skills written and verbal

Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life. 

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Qualifications

You must possess the minimum education requirements noted below and minimum required qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Additional preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.  

This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Minimum skills and experience that will get you noticed:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent and 4+ years of relevant experience or a

• -OR - Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent and 3 + years of relevant experience 

• Candidate must have 4+ years of experience with all the following: 

  • Working in an embedded software development environment with the C / C++ programming language

  • Embedded firmware development using Zephyr or similar Linux based embedded OS.

  • Programming in C and Python.

  • Embedded system interfaces and troubleshooting multi-processor systems

 Preferred skills and experience that will make you stand out:

• Experience with Zephyr and Linux operating systems.

• Strong understanding of embedded systems which use i2c, GPIO, PCIe, and other hardware interfaces.

• Experience with Ethernet networking and an understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP.

• Working experience with software engineering development lifecycle process.

• Participation in an open-source project

Inside this Business Group

The Data Center & Artificial Intelligence Group (DCAI) is at the heart of Intel’s transformation from a PC company to a company that runs the cloud and billions of smart, connected computing devices. The data center is the underpinning for every data-driven service, from artificial intelligence to 5G to high-performance computing, and DCG delivers the products and technologies—spanning software, processors, storage, I/O, and networking solutions—that fuel cloud, communications, enterprise, and government data centers around the world.

Other Locations

US, Allentown

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 Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US $123,419.00-$185,123.00*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience

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.