EC firmware development Engineer

Job Description

Embedded Controller (EC) is critical platform hardware manages platform power sequencing, battery, keyboard, USB Type-C policies, CPU / Graphics fan speed control, CPU and platform sensors thermal monitoring. In this role, Engineer will develop firmware for embedded microcontrollers. Willingness for platform firmware features contribution, debug the issues and integration of end-to-end subsystem solutions. Engineer will engage with cross functional teams like Type C, BIOS, board Design, platform validation and tools teams, third party hardware and software vendors, OS vendors and customers in gathering and analyzing EC requirements, drive tech readiness, define a feasible, modular, reusable and scalable solutions.

• Responsibilities will include but not be limited to working closely with the Architects to analyze new subsystem software requirements, architecture, and define the execution plan aligned to platform milestones.
• Lead the platform execution by defining a detailed integration plan, and drive alignment with stakeholders.
• Participate in Program management forums like PSXT and PXT and update the status/represent the team.
• Discuss technical details and close opens in technical forums like work group and Architectural meeting.
• Leading and contributing to EC subsystem software solutions at a platform level.
• Own and drive platform PO/feature bring-up, mapping of functional requirements to test Case, work with IP teams (SW/HW), feature enablement, hand-on debug of failures and co-ordinate with partners to root cause and resolve issues, work with platform validation teams for scale out validation.

The role of a Firmware development engineer includes but is not limited to:

• Develops embedded software within environments that have constrained timing and memory resources Designs and implements reusable code.
• Performs design and code reviews.
• Creates unit and integration tests to verify quality of code product implementation.
• Working closely with Type C, BIOS, and board design engineers to debug challenging issues that span domains.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/Btech or MS/M.Tech in computer science, Electronics or Electrical engineering with minimum 4+ years of experience in product development.
• Experience in C/C++ programming
• Strong system software/Firmware experience in RTOS based systems with hands on experience in RTOS foundation and BSP framework
• Device driver and middleware development, integration, debugging for sub-systems that span multiple horizontal and vertical layers
• Working knowledge and hands on experience in Zephyr RTOS is preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated technical leadership in delivering complex EC subsystem use cases and features to customers - Excellent understanding of EC functionalities as mentioned above.
• Strong written and oral communications skills to influence and collaborate across a range of audiences in business and technical groups.
• Proven experience working through the full product cycle from initial design to final product.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Intel Core and Atom SoC architecture and platform technologies is a plus.
• Must be a good team player with results-oriented mindset.

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.


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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.