Firmware Development Engineer Intern

Job Title

Firmware Development Engineer Intern

Role Summary

Internship position on Intel's firmware engineering team supporting BIOS, microcontrollers, and memory-system firmware. The role involves implementing, validating, and debugging embedded software and collaborating with architects, hardware and software engineers to meet product requirements.

This is a hands-on intern role focused on practical firmware development experience and contributing to real product work under mentorship.

Experience Level

Entry-level / Internship (student role).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include design, implementation, validation, and debugging of firmware and related engineering activities.

• Assist in design, development, validation, and debugging of firmware for BIOS, microcontrollers, and/or memory systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for firmware issues.
• Contribute to system-level modeling, algorithm development, and hardware–software integration under timing, memory, and processing constraints.
• Support architectural decision-making, validation planning, and performance benchmarking.
• Participate in code reviews and help improve firmware quality and development practices.
• Help develop or enhance software build infrastructure and debugging tools.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience for successful internship contributions.

• Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Python.
• Foundational knowledge of embedded software development and firmware validation/debugging techniques.
• Understanding of computer architecture and microarchitecture fundamentals.
• Ability to analyze and solve technical problems; exposure to software architecture principles and development workflows.
• Effective verbal and written communication and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with software build infrastructure or debugging tools.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and enthusiasm for learning.

Education Requirements

Must be a student expected to graduate in 2027 with a Masters degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or another relevant technical major. Related technical fields and equivalent relevant academic background are acceptable per posting language.

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.