Firmware Developer Engineering Intern

Job Title

Firmware Developer Engineering Intern

Role Summary

Join the firmware development team as a Memory Reference Code Developer to design, implement, and maintain firmware that initializes the memory subsystem for Intel platforms. The role focuses on low-level hardware/software interaction between memory and the memory PHY and on applying software engineering practices to improve firmware quality.

The position is cross-functional and requires collaboration with silicon design teams, platform BIOS development, QA, and validation groups to deliver DDRIO and memory initialization firmware for Intel processors.

Experience Level

Entry-level / Internship. Candidates should have practical software or firmware experience (rough guidance: at least several months — the posting requests 6+ months of development experience with C and Python and some exposure to firmware engineering processes).

Responsibilities

The intern will contribute to development, testing, documentation, and validation of memory-related firmware and support product development activities.

• Develop, unit-test, and integrate firmware for memory initialization and DDRIO subsystems.
• Investigate, debug, and resolve complex firmware issues discovered during QA or product support.
• Author and maintain Memory Reference Code specifications and technical documentation.
• Support platform BIOS development and related deliverables for Intel CPUs.
• Participate in product design meetings and maintain single-product modules/sub-systems.
• Collaborate closely with silicon design teams throughout planning, development, and validation stages.
• Apply and help improve software development practices, continuous integration, and tooling.

Requirements

Must-have skills, eligibility, and desirable attributes are listed below.

• Must-have: Practical development experience with C and Python (scripting/programming) — approximately 6+ months.
• Must-have: Familiarity with software/firmware engineering processes, principles, and product life cycles (approximately 6+ months).
• Must-have: Advanced English communication skills.
• Must-have: Unrestricted, permanent right to work in Mexico (no visa or immigration sponsorship available).
• Nice-to-have: Knowledge of PC architecture or BIOS and computer architecture concepts.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with DDR memory technologies (UDIMM, RDIMM, etc.) and platform memory topics.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with GitHub, VS Code, or continuous integration tools such as Jenkins.
• Soft skills: Eagerness to learn, ownership, teamwork, organization, and receptiveness to feedback.
• Administrative: If hired in Mexico, candidate must be able to provide Mexican identification numbers (NSS, RFC, CURP) upon employment.

Education Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Computer, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with at least one year remaining as an active student. Equivalent combinations of relevant coursework, internships, or practical experience are acceptable.

About the Company

Company: Intel Corporation

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.