Graduate Talent (Firmware Development)

Job Title

Graduate Talent (Firmware Development)

Role Summary

As a Graduate Talent on the Boot Firmware Engineering team within Firmware & Functional Safety Technologies (FFST), you will develop and validate low-level platform firmware for Intel client and edge platforms. Work includes platform initialization, silicon enablement, system debugging, firmware automation, and applying AI tools to engineering workflows.

This is an entry-level role collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver firmware that enables platform features, reliability, security, and performance.

Experience Level

Entry-level. Targeted to recent graduates; suitable for candidates with 0–2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop, integrate, and validate boot firmware components for client and edge platforms.
• Participate in firmware architecture discussions, feature design reviews, and requirements definition.
• Design and execute unit, integration, and platform validation tests.
• Investigate and debug hardware, firmware, and system-level issues using standard debugging tools.
• Develop automation scripts and engineering tools to improve test coverage and development efficiency.
• Collaborate with silicon architects, hardware designers, software engineers, and validation teams globally.
• Apply Generative and Agentic AI techniques to accelerate code development, debugging, test creation, and engineering productivity.

Requirements

Must-have:

• Proficient programming skills in C, C++, or Python.
• Understanding of computer architecture, embedded systems, operating systems, and software development fundamentals.
• Strong analytical thinking, debugging skills, and problem-solving ability.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn emerging technologies and adopt AI-assisted engineering tools.

Nice-to-have:

• Hands-on experience with microcontrollers or embedded Linux platforms (Arduino, ESP32, STM32, RP2040, Raspberry Pi, Jetson, etc.).
• Experience with RTOS, device drivers, bare-metal firmware, or embedded Linux.
• Machine learning/AI project experience and edge AI deployment (TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenVINO, ONNX).
• Experience using AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) or developing AI agents and automation pipelines.
• Active technical portfolio (GitHub), hackathon or project participation.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related engineering discipline. Recent graduates are the target audience.

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.