As a PM Firmware Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Intel's SoCs, driving innovation in constrained environments that require strategic architectural decisions and Power Management understanding.
By creating robust firmware and HW interfaces, you will influence the development of next-generation Intel CPUs ensuring products conform to the highest power efficiencies and performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define boundaries, explore emerging trends, and deliver impactful solutions that align with Intel's mission of advancing and innovative computing.
*Work Model: 4 days Onsite.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define architectural frameworks for embedded firmware, emphasizing secured and high-performance solutions.
- Translate complex product-level requirements into detailed firmware-level documentation and spec.
- Develop algorithms and design patterns for interaction with other firmware and software entities and external software components.
- Lead efforts in vulnerability assessment and threat analysis to identify gaps and define solutions to close them. Work closely with firmware engineering teams to provide specs., validate feature design and implementation and ensure alignment with architectural intent.
- Provide education and training on Intel's features and firmware practices.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to assess the feasibility of new technology adoption.
- Drive research initiatives to promote innovative solutions and contribute to Intel's product roadmap.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of experience with firmware development in C/C++.
- At least 3 years of experience in firmware architecture or system-level design, with a broad architectural view across hardware, firmware, and software interfaces.
- In-depth knowledge of embedded system mitigations, including RTOS.
- Ability to write clear, coherent, and implementable firmware requirements documentation.
- Hands-on experience writing firmware code for ARM or Xtensa CPUs under RTOS and/or bare metal firmware.
Job Type:Experienced HireShift:Shift 1 (Israel)Primary Location: Israel, Petah-TikvaAdditional Locations:Israel, HaifaBusiness group:Intel makes possible the most amazing experiences of the future. You may know us for our processors. But we do so much more. Intel invents at the boundaries of technology to make amazing experiences possible for business and society, and for every person on Earth. Harnessing the capability of the cloud, the ubiquity of the Internet of Things, the latest advances in memory and programmable solutions, and the promise of always-on 5G connectivity, Intel is disrupting industries and solving global challenges. Leading on policy, diversity, inclusion, education and sustainability, we create value for our stockholders, customers, and society.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 TrustN/A
Work Model for this Role
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. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.*
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- At least 8 years of experience with firmware development in C/C++
- At least 3 years of experience in firmware architecture or system-level design across HW, firmware, and software interfaces
- In-depth knowledge of embedded system mitigations, including RTOS
- Ability to write clear, coherent, and implementable firmware requirements documentation
- Hands-on experience writing firmware code for ARM or Xtensa CPUs under RTOS and/or bare metal firmware
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