Device Driver Engineer

Job Description

The Client Linux OS Engineering team within Platform Software Engineering, Client Computing Group is focused on developing system software solutions across various operating systems for Client SOCs.
We are seeking a highly skilled Device Driver Engineer to lead the development, integration, debugging, and maintenance of Windows/Linux kernel drivers that enable Intel's x86 client product roadmap. This role requires a deep understanding of low-level system software, kernel internals, and hardware-software co-design to optimize platform performance.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to: 

• Develop, maintain, and optimize Windows/Linux kernel components for Intel x86 client platforms.
• Engage in device driver development, board bring-up, system debugging, and performance optimization for Intel processors.
• Implement critical silicon-level telemetry and streaming features to enhance system performance, power, and reliability.
• Lead performance profiling and analysis of Intel SOCs designs, focusing power management, C state wake, and residency, to identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
• Debug silicon and software failures throughout the product development lifecycle, including both Pre-Silicon and Post-Silicon phases.
• Develop new test strategies and tools to enhance driver verification and validation processes.
• Design and enhance open-source media pipeline solutions to maximize performance over Intel SoC products through HW/SW co-design and co-engineering.
• Collaborate with Intel engineers and the open-source community to enable new platform features and contribute upstream.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of industry experience in research, development, product engineering, and/or validation.
• 8+ years of strong expertise in C, C++, and object-oriented programming with experience in kernel-mode and user-mode driver development for Windows/Linux.
• 5+ years of experience with x86 Architecture Internals and ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with popular kernel debugging tools, such as:
• Windows: WinDbg, KD, TraceView.
• Linux: GDB, KGDB, KDB, Ftrace, Perf, SystemTap.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Windows Driver Kit (WDK), Linux kernel development, debugging tools, and low-level system programming.
• Experience with state-of-the-art development tools and open-source software development practices.
• Familiarity with PCIe, USB, Bluetooth, and other device interfaces.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Inside this Business Group

The Client Computing Group (CCG) is responsible for driving business strategy and product development for Intel's PC products and platforms, spanning form factors such as notebooks, desktops, 2 in 1s, all in ones. Working with our partners across the industry, we intend to deliver purposeful computing experiences that unlock people's potential - allowing each person use our products to focus, create and connect in ways that matter most to them. As the largest business unit at Intel, CCG is investing more heavily in the PC, ramping its capabilities even more aggressively, and designing the PC experience even more deliberately, including delivering a predictable cadence of leadership products. As a result, we are able to fuel innovation across Intel, providing an important source of IP and scale, as well as help the company deliver on its purpose of enriching the lives of every person on earth.

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.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.



Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US $169,820.00-$239,750.00
*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience

Working Model

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.