System Software/Firmware Validation Engineer

Job Description

Intel's Security Engineering group is looking for a System Software Validation Engineer to join a brand-new team established in our big Research and Development Center in Gdansk.

The team will own one of Intel's most critical components in the Xeon server segment that provides capabilities to boot the system in a secure manner.

In this role, you will be part of the firmware product validation team responsible for defining the product-level validation strategy, developing an automation environment, creating test cases, and performing initial issue debugging.

The team follows best-in-class methodologies throughout the full product lifecycle - from architecture and implementation to validation. As this component is central to Intel’s server products and interacts with multiple system elements, you will gain hands-on experience with system-wide validation.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze hardware and software specifications to understand system requirements and validation needs
• Develop comprehensive test plans based on requirements from architects and relevant technical documents
• Implement test cases to validate firmware functionality and performance
• Debug and refine tests by analyzing failures, identifying root causes, and making necessary corrections
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architecture, customer-facing teams, and development to ensure robust validation coverage and bug triage

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any related field

• At least 3-4 years of experience in software/firmware validation

• Knowledge on hardware interfaces like: PCIe, SPI, eSPI, I2C, SMBus, UART

• ​Proficiency in written and spoken English

Nice to have:

• Experience in automation development

• Knowledge of Python

• Experience in complex products

• Knowledge on PCH workflows/services and/or CPU boot logic

What we offer:

At Intel, employees share in successes, enjoy comprehensive rewards and are inspired by an innovative & inclusive workplace. What can you expect when there is a match between us?

• We guarantee you will be working in a safe environment, in an organization which profoundly understands the current health situation worldwide. Either at your own home or in our premises if needed, the security and wellbeing of you and your family stands as our utmost responsibility.

• You will have constant opportunities to develop your professional career through technical and soft skills training, taking part in innovation projects or rotational programs

• Flexible working hours are important to us

• And our Amazing Benefits to make life easier and more enjoyable are waiting for you:Stock Program, Annual and Quarterly Bonuses, Employee Pension Plan, Medical Plan and life insurance for you and your Family, Peer to peer recognition, Ticket restaurant Card, Multisport Card / Holiday card, Groups of enthusiasts, Exclusive employee discounts, (online) events and many more.

• Rewards Experience @ Intel Poland: https://jobs.intel.com/pl/benefits

* Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

Inside this Business Group

The Infrastructure and Platform Solutions Group (IPSG) builds the silicon and platform infrastructure for Intel's silicon design teams. IPSG is comprised of a reusable pool of infrastructure IP blocks, design enabling services such as tools and automation, and a best-in-class post silicon ecosystem that ramps quickly to high volume manufacturing and validation. Our primary mission is to protect Intel's brand by providing the infrastructure necessary to enable all of Intel's products to hit the market on a dependable and predictable cadence.

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.

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.