SoC Firmware Architect- Senior Principal Engineer

Job Description:

As a Senior Principal Engineer, you will architect and develop embedded software that directly interfaces with hardware components, including microcode, IP-specific firmware, FPGAs, and DSPs. You will play a critical role in defining the firmware architecture, partitioning functionality between hardware and software, and driving co-validation strategies. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams across silicon, platform, and software domains.

Key Responsibilities:

• Firmware Architecture & Development
• Design and implement embedded firmware with direct hardware interaction.
• Define and partition features and algorithms between firmware and hardware for optimal performance, power, and scalability.
• Silicon & Platform Collaboration
• Collaborate with silicon architects to define hardware requirements and influence architectural decisions.
• Drive co-validation strategies across hardware and firmware to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
• Innovation & Pathfinding
• Lead pathfinding efforts to explore emerging technologies and architectures.
• Provide technical recommendations that shape future silicon and platform designs.
• Methodology & Process Improvement
• Develop and refine methodologies, models, and tools to enhance firmware development and validation efficiency.
• Champion best practices in embedded systems design and continuous improvement.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship
• Act as a domain expert and thought leader across the organization and industry.
• Mentor and develop technical talent, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Align organizational goals with technical strategy and drive execution from concept to product delivery.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years as firmware architect/lead for either a data center product or technology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical mastery in at least 1-2 technical areas of a typical data center products
• Experience with defining (new) interfaces for multiple FW ingredients and microcontrollers

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Additional Locations:

Business group:

At the Data Center Group (DCG), we're committed to delivering exceptional products and delighting our customers. We offer both broad-market Xeon-based solutions and custom x86-based products, ensuring tailored innovation for diverse needs across general-purpose compute, web services, HPC, and AI-accelerated systems. Our charter encompasses defining business strategy and roadmaps, product management, developing ecosystems and business opportunities, delivering strong financial performance, and reinvigorating x86 leadership. Join us as we transform the data center segment through workload driven leadership products and close collaboration with our partners.

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

This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.

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:

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

$264,420.00-373,300.00 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.