Memory Firmware Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description:

The Role and Impact

Join Intel as a Memory Firmware Engineer and help develop the foundational firmware that enables next-generation computing platforms. In this role, you will contribute to firmware solutions supporting memory initialization, training, calibration, and validation for advanced memory technologies.

Working alongside architecture, design, validation, and silicon engineering teams, you will help ensure memory subsystems operate reliably and efficiently across Intel platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer looking to develop expertise at the intersection of hardware and software.

What You'll Do

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Develop and enhance firmware for memory subsystem initialization, training, calibration, and configuration.
• Design firmware interfaces that enable seamless interaction between hardware and software components.
• Support firmware integration in simulation and validation environments.
• Debug and resolve firmware issues in both pre-silicon and post-silicon environments.
• Collaborate with architecture, RTL design, verification, and validation teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and validation activities to ensure firmware quality and reliability.
• Support compliance with JEDEC standards and memory subsystem requirements.
• Analyze system behavior and identify opportunities to improve performance, stability, and functionality.
• Behavioral traits that we are looking for: Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Is curious and eager to learn new technologies.
• Communicates effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Takes ownership of assignments and follows through on commitments.
• Applies attention to detail when developing and validating solutions.
• Adapts quickly in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life.
• See  Intel Benefits  for more details.

Qualifications:

• You must possess the below minimum qualifications 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.
• Note: For information on Intel’s immigration sponsorship guidelines, please see
• Intel U.S. Immigration Sponsorship Information

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience . Or a Master’s in the same field with 3+ months of educational through internships, research, academic projects, or equivalent practical experience
• You experience noted above must be in the following: Experience programming in C and/or C++.
• Basic understanding of computer architecture, embedded systems, or low-level software development.
• Knowledge of firmware debugging, software testing, or simulation methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Exposure to memory technologies such as DDR, LPDDR, HBM, or related memory architectures.
• Familiarity with memory controllers, memory training concepts, or hardware-software interfaces.
• Experience with silicon validation, firmware validation, or hardware debugging.
• Knowledge of JEDEC standards.
• Experience using debugging, emulation, or simulation tools.
• Coursework or project experience involving embedded systems, firmware development, or computer architecture.

Why Join Us

At Intel's Silicon and Platform Engineering organization, you'll work alongside industry-leading engineers developing technologies that power the future of computing. You'll gain exposure to advanced memory architectures, firmware development practices, and silicon technologies while building a strong foundation for long-term technical growth.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

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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.

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