Memory Systems Firmware Development Engineer

TL;DR

Memory Systems Firmware Development Engineer: Designing and implementing firmware solutions for memory subsystems with an accent on stability, performance, and innovation. Focus on collaborating with cross-functional teams, tackling complex technical challenges, and contributing to the future of computing.

Location: US, California, Folsom, US, Oregon, Hillsboro. This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site.

Salary: $95,640.00-156,740.00 USD

Company

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What you will do

• Design and implement firmware that abstracts low-level hardware details.
• Gather and analyze requirements, perform design reviews, and ensure successful testing and validation.
• Develop firmware solutions to enable initialization of memory controllers and physical interface layers.
• Define and implement training and calibration algorithms for memory subsystems.
• Collaborate with digital and analog architects to improve verification processes.
• Root cause, debug, and resolve issues in both pre-silicon and post-silicon environments.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field OR a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 1+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in C programming and firmware development.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture and memory subsystems.
• Demonstrated ability to debug firmware and analyze complex system-level issues.
• This position is not eligible for Intel's Immigration Sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Experience with data structures, problem-solving methodologies, and firmware debug tools.
• Familiarity with JEDEC specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of IP software development processes.
• Familiarity with bug and issue analysis in customer-facing environments.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across technical disciplines and teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.