Low-Level Software Engineer

Job Title

Low-Level Software Engineer

Role Summary

Develop Simics-based virtual test cards (VTC) and validation solutions that emulate physical test cards and validation hardware for HSLE, PV, and other validation environments. Enable pre-silicon and post-silicon validation, system integration, platform bring-up, debugging, and verification.

Work closely with hardware, firmware, and software teams to build simulation, automation, and infrastructure that improve product quality and reduce time-to-market. This role requires on-site presence in Bangalore.

Experience Level

Mid-level; 2–6 years of relevant software engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, validate, and debug Simics-based virtual models and virtual test cards.
• Develop and maintain software tools and infrastructure used for hardware and system validation.
• Integrate virtual models into HSLE, PV, and other validation environments and support platform bring-up.
• Diagnose and debug complex system-level issues across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries.
• Improve simulation, automation, and test frameworks to accelerate validation and improve coverage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, validate designs, and document solutions.
• Create and maintain automated tests and CI workflows; use version control effectively.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• 2–6 years of professional software engineering experience focused on system or platform-level work.
• Strong C++ and Python development skills with experience maintaining complex software systems.
• Experience in embedded software/firmware development, low-level programming, and hardware-software interaction.
• Solid understanding of the PCI Express (PCIe) protocol (architecture, configuration space, enumeration, data flow).
• Hands-on experience with Simics, simulation environments, virtual platforms, or system-level modeling.
• Proven ability to debug system-level issues spanning hardware, firmware, and software.
• Familiarity with version control systems and automated testing frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) to improve productivity and code quality.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent technical qualification is acceptable. The posting specifies 2–6 years of experience.

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.