Intel Firmware Engineer 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

225467171

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.
• 6-8 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).