Staff Firmware Architect
Company: Intel
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description
If you are passionate about computer graphics and working with
leading graphics engineers on Intel's latest GPU architecture, then
our Client GFX and AI Graphics Engineering (CGAI) Team has
opportunities for you. Client GFX and AI Graphics Engineering
(CGAI) is responsible for delivering industry-leading GPU (3D,
media, compute, and display) hardware intellectual property (IP)
blocks and system-on-chip (SoC) products for discrete graphics and
throughput computing. We strive to lead the industry through
continuous innovation and world-class engineering. We are looking
for a Discrete Graphics SoC Firmware Architect to work on next
generation SoCs to develop low-power and low-latency solutions. You
will be collaborating with SoC and IP hardware architects,
platform, firmware and software teams to analyze, architect and
implement boot, reset and low-power solutions for next generation
Intel GPU products. In this position you will be working on
managing boot, reset and power efficiently for Client/Server DGPU
SoC products, with focus on Reset, Active power management, idle
power management and thermal management.
Job responsibilities:
Create firmware architecture specifications by working with SoC HW
Architects in defining right hardware/firmware interfaces for
Graphics SoC boot, reset and power management
Researching and architecting power management techniques at SoC
level for maintaining sustained throughput and burst performance by
comprehending diverse workloads and product configurations
Bring system perspective in platform level reviews for critical
power management flows and HW/FW/Driver interactions and drive
optimal solutions
Oversee firmware design and implementation by participating in
design reviews and hands on coding where needed
Collaborate with internal and external team members on
architectural decisions, development flows and methodologies.
Provide Technical Leadership to team while contributing
individually
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.
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's or degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering,
Computer Science or related STEM field with 10+ yrs. of relevant
industry experience orMaster's degree in
Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or
related STEM field with 8+ years of relevant industry experience,
orPhD in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer
Science or related STEM field with 5+ years of relevant industry
experience
8+ years of experience in SoC/Embedded Systems
7+ years of firmware/software validation experience dealing with
hardware level intricacies
2+ years of experience in defining features and firmware
architecture
Knowledge of power management features and functionality,
including: power states/flows, power consumption, power delivery,
reset sequence, OS power management, device power management and
stability between power management subsystem/domains and other
subsystems in the System setting
Debugging techniques local/remote, including profilers, debuggers,
and system monitoring hardware desired.
Preferred qualifications:
Proficient in microcontroller environment (Tensilica/ARC/ARM Cortex
M/RISC-V or similar).
Knowledge of PCIe subsystem and link/state management
Close interactions with multiple GPU IPs to understand their Power
management requirements, translating them to system level flows and
creating algorithms for best in class Leakage/Dynamic power
numbers
Prior Experience in SoC development / Embedded systems is
mandatory. Exposure to CPU, Graphics, Media, Display, Memory,
Imaging, Audio, IO systems is highly desired with strong expertise
in any of these domains
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. (https://jobs.intel.com/en/benefits)
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in US,
Colorado, New York, Washington, California:
$162,041.00-$259,425.00
*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location
and experience
Working Model
This role is available as a fully home-based and generally would
require you to attend Intel sites only occasionally based on
business need. This role may also be available as our hybrid work
model which allows employees to split their time between working
on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. In certain
circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business
needs.
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