If you are passionate about computer graphics and working with leading graphics engineers on Intel's latest GPU/CPU architecture, then our Graphics & Throughput Computing Hardware Engineering (GTCHE) Team has opportunities for you. GTCHE is responsible for delivering industry-leading GPU (3D, media, compute, and display) hardware intellectual property (IP) blocks and system-on-chip (SoC) products for discrete graphics and throughput computing. We strive to lead the industry through continuous innovation and world-class engineering. The Discrete Graphics SoC team is within GTCHE and we charter/responsible for improving the energy efficiency of our Xe* GPUs. As a member of Power Management team, you will be prototyping low-power solutions for various design blocks. You will be collaborating with architects, RTL and Platform, and software teams to analyze and implement low-power solutions for next generation Intel GPU products.

As a SoC Firmware Design Engineer you will be responsible for development and Post-silicon debug to support microcontroller firmware for a variety of technologies. This role will provide the opportunity to use your technical knowledge of firmware development to deliver IP firmware content for microcontrollers platform firmware and other execution environments.

You will help with the following responsibilities:

Oversees definition, design, verification, and documentation for SoC (System on a Chip) development. Determines architecture design, Firmware design, and simulation. Reading Specifications and interpreting technical specs, Firmware development C++ and Advanced SW development skills - Clean Code principles, Software Development. Experience with firmware patching for debug purposes is a plus. Low level firmware development including design and implementation of code that interacts directly with hardware. This position is an Intel Contract Employee (ICE). Intel Contract Employees are hired directly by Intel on a fixed term or specified purpose contract and are employees of Intel for the duration of the contract.

This position is not eligible for employment-based visa/immigration sponsorship. Intel sponsors individuals for employment-based visas for positions where we experience a shortage of US Workers. These skills shortage roles are typically STEM contributing positions requiring a Master's or PhD degree, or a Bachelor's degree with three years' related job experience. This position does not qualify for Intel Sponsorship because it is either (1) a non-STEM contributing position, or (2) a STEM position that only requires a Bachelor's degree and less than three years' experience.

Qualifications

Minimum skills and experience that we are looking for:

You must possess a minimum of Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years of industry experience. Or a Master's in the same field with 3+ years of experience:

Your experience should be in the following:

• Embedded FW or Software development experience in a high-level language (C/C++)
• Object-Oriented Programming Techniques and scripting tools - using C/C++, Python or Perl

Preferred skills and experiences that will make you stand out:

• Post-silicon Firmware debug experience
• CPU/GPU Architecture
• SoC or platform level power and thermal management
• Silicon debugging experience

Inside this Business Group

The focus of Accelerated Computing Systems and Graphics (AXG) is to accelerate our execution in strategic growth areas of high-performance computing and graphics. AXG is chartered with delivering high performance computing and graphics solutions (IP, Software, Systems), for both integrated and discrete segments across client, enterprise and data center.  Our mission is to make zeta-scale computing accessible to every human on the planet by the end of this decade and to entertain, educate and connect billions of people with buttery smooth visual experiences.

Intel strongly encourages employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Intel aligns to federal, state, and local laws and as a contractor to the U.S. Government is subject to government mandates that may be issued. Intel policies for COVID-19 including guidance about testing and vaccination are subject to change over time.

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.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in US, Colorado:
$52,000.00-$200,000.00

Benefits:
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, and benefit programs. Find more information about our Amazing Benefits here

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.