Job Details:
Job Description:
Firmware Development Engineering Opportunity
Bridge the gap between hardware and software in next-generation computing systems! Join our firmware development team where you'll work at the critical intersection of silicon and code, creating the foundational software that brings cutting-edge processors and systems to life. This role offers the unique opportunity to work directly with hardware while developing the firmware that enables breakthrough performance and functionality.
About This Role
As a Firmware Development Engineer, you'll be at the heart of system-level innovation, working on software that directly interfaces with hardware components. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Develop software with direct hardware interfaces including microcode, IP-specific firmware, FPGA, and DSPs
• Design and implement interfaces that abstract low-level hardware details from higher levels of software and firmware
• Perform design and code reviews, as well as testing and validating product implementations
Behavioral Traits We Value:
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to collaborate and influence across disciplines
• Self-directed approach with a desire to drive issues to conclusion, taking ownership regardless of organizational structure and team boundaries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications:
We are seeking enthusiastic students with strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a genuine desire to learn. Having good general knowledge of embedded systems, digital ASIC design, and software/firmware development and testing methodology is considered a valuable asset.
This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Active student pursuing BASc and BS Computer Science or related field.
• Experience or coursework C and System Software
Preferred Qualifications:
• Software Development Experience: C++, Rust, System C, Python, and/or Domain Specific Language modeling
• Experience or coursework with processors, servers, and system software architecture
• Experience or coursework SoC Architecture, SoC Subsystem Architecture, IP Architecture, and/or Microarchitecture
Job Type:
Student / Intern
Shift:
Shift 1 (Canada)
Primary Location:
Virtual Canada
Additional Locations:
Business group:
The Central Engineering Group (CEG) is Intel's data-driven organization that builds scalable engineering solutions across three pillars: Product Enablement (IP, tools, and methodologies), Custom ASIC (leveraging existing IP for custom silicon), and Foundry Enablement (supporting top customers and validating technologies). The team focuses on customer-driven, end-to-end solutions with short development cycles to deliver measurable business impact across Intel's product and foundry businesses.
Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Position of Trust
N/A
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in Canada
Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience.
Work Model for this Role
This role is available as a fully home-based and generally would require you to attend Intel sites only occasionally based on business need. However, you must live and work from the country specified in the job posting, in which Intel has a legal presence. Due to legal regulations, remote work from any other country is unfortunately not permitted. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
Canada Accommodation:
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