Memory Systems Firmware Development Engineer

Job Title

Memory Systems Firmware Development Engineer

Role Summary

Develop firmware for memory subsystem initialization, training, calibration, and validation to ensure performance and reliability across modern memory technologies. Work on a multidisciplinary engineering team collaborating with digital and analog architects, RTL designers, and verification engineers to integrate firmware with hardware design and verification flows.

Position follows a hybrid work model with time split between on-site and off-site work at the assigned Intel site.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Candidate experience expectations vary by degree: PhD holders typically 2+ years, Master's 3+ years, Bachelor's 4+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include firmware design, verification, and cross-team collaboration to support memory subsystem functionality and compliance.

• Design firmware interfaces and abstractions that map low-level hardware to firmware layers.
• Gather system requirements, define architecture, and perform code reviews for quality and compliance.
• Implement firmware for memory initialization, training, and calibration algorithms.
• Validate and debug firmware on simulation models and analyze timing and functionality.
• Root-cause issues in pre-silicon and post-silicon environments to improve system reliability.
• Ensure adherence to JEDEC standards and memory design specifications.
• Collaborate with digital and analog architects and RTL teams to optimize verification and integration.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and constraints for initial consideration; preferred items listed separately.

• Must-have: Proficiency in C, C++, or Python for firmware development and debugging.
• Must-have: Experience with firmware development, debugging, and validation processes (pre- or post-silicon).
• Must-have: Knowledge of computer architecture principles and memory subsystem design.
• Must-have: Familiarity with source control and code review workflows (e.g., Git/GitHub).
• Constraint: This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with BIOS EDK2 interfaces and JEDEC memory specifications.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with machine learning concepts, strong analytical and cross-team communication skills.

Education Requirements

Required: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Experience requirements depend on degree: Bachelor's +4 years, Master's +3 years, PhD +2 years. The posting allows equivalent combinations of education, coursework, projects, research, internships, and relevant job experience to meet the experience expectations.

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.