Senior Firmware Engineer

Job Details:

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.

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.

• 8-12 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).

          

Job Type:Experienced Hire

Shift:Shift 1 (India)

Primary Location: India, Bangalore

Additional Locations:

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.

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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.

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