Intel AI Software Solutions Engineer - Embedded 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

982831447

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Embedded Firmware and Driver Engineer to design, develop, and optimize low-level embedded software for Intel's AI accelerators and GPUs. In this role, you will collaborate with a cross-geo team to create world-class embedded software solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining bare-metal firmware for ARC-based processors.
• Creating and managing Boot ROM and Boot loader systems.
• Developing and maintaining RTOS-based device drivers.
• Delivering new features requested by Cloud Service Providers.
• Solving complex technical problems and contributing to innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with hardware, system, and driver teams for feature definition and end-to-end delivery

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with at least 8 years of relevant experience in Embedded Software Design and Development.
• Proficiency in ARC or other low-power controller architectures.
• Expertise in C programming and basic understanding of assembly language.
• Deep understanding of real-time systems, interrupt handling, and RTOS (e.g. Zephyr)
• Proven experience in writing boot firmware
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, and UART.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders and collaborate across geographies.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Hands-on experience in developing and integrating RTOS based device drivers.

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of interfaces like I3C, PCIe, CXL, and protocols such as SMBUS/PMBUS and MCTP/PLDM.
• Experience in pre-silicon emulation, simulation, and FPGA platforms, along with debugging tools like Lauterbach and protocol analyzers.
• Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Confidential Computing, UCIe, or HBM technologies.
• Understanding of DVFS algorithms, AVS, and thermal management strategies
• Familiarity with secure boot, firmware update mechanisms, and memory management and open-source projects like buildroot-external.