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Power Management Firmware Architect

USAFull-time2026-10-11 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Define architectural frameworks for secure, high-performance embedded firmware and translate product requirements into detailed specifications.

Role type

Senior IC firmware architect

Builds

Secure embedded firmware systems for Intel products

Domain

Embedded systems / Firmware architecture

Required skills

C/C++, firmware architecture, system-level design, RTOS, embedded-system mitigations, ARM/Xtensa CPU development, vulnerability assessment, threat analysis, feature implementation alignment, technology feasibility assessment

Preferred skills

Intel features knowledge, firmware practices, research initiatives

Technologies

C, C++, RTOS, ARM, Xtensa

Responsibilities

Define architectural frameworks for secure, high-performance embedded firmware; Translate product-level requirements into detailed firmware documentation and specifications; Develop algorithms and design patterns for interactions among firmware, software, and external software components; Lead vulnerability assessment and threat-analysis efforts and define mitigations; Collaborate with firmware engineering teams to specify, validate, and align feature implementations with architectural intent; Provide education and training on Intel features and firmware practices; Assess the feasibility of adopting new technologies and drive research initiatives supporting Intel's product roadmap.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC