Firmware Architect

Job Details:

Job Description:

As a Firmware Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Intel's embedded software solutions, driving innovation in constrained environments that require strategic architectural decisions.

By creating robust firmware structures, interfaces, and protocols, you will influence the development of next-generation technologies, ensuring products conform to the highest standards of security 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.

Key Responsibilities:
- Define architectural frameworks for embedded software, emphasizing secure and high-performance solutions.
- Translate complex product-level requirements into detailed firmware-level documentation.
- Develop algorithms, protocols, and design patterns for interaction with operating systems, kernels, drivers, 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 estimates, validate sensitive feature 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 and ensure robust secure product design.
- Drive research initiatives to discover innovative solutions and contribute to Intel's product roadmap.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
At least 6 years of experience with firmware development in C or low-level Linux driver development.
At least 2 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 and Linux environments.
Familiarity with cryptographic accelerators, packet parsers, and hardware documentation.
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 Linux environments.

Job Type:
Experienced Hire

Shift:
Shift 1 (Israel)

Primary Location:
Israel, Petah-Tikva

Additional Locations:
Israel, Jerusalem

Business group:
At the Data Center Group (DCG), we're committed to delivering exceptional products and delighting our customers. We offer both broad-market Xeon-based solutions and custom x86-based products, ensuring tailored innovation for diverse needs across general-purpose compute, web services, HPC, and AI-accelerated systems. Our charter encompasses defining business strategy and roadmaps, product management, developing ecosystems and business opportunities, delivering strong financial performance, and reinvigorating x86 leadership. Join us as we transform the data center segment through workload driven leadership products and close collaboration with our partners.

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 Trust
N/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.

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