Firmware and Development Tools Intern

About This Role

• About the Internship Are you interested in full-stack development, automation, and the tools that support GPU firmware engineering? Join Intel’s GPU Firmware Development Team to build practical software engineering and problem-solving skills through real projects.
• Our team develops firmware for multiple microcontrollers on GPU boards, along with the DevOps tools and continuous integration (CI) platforms that support daily development.
• As an intern, you will primarily focus on firmware development tools and platforms , contributing to full-stack web applications, build and release automation, and firmware test cases.
• Depending on project needs and your development, you may also have opportunities to contribute to firmware implementation and gain experience across the firmware development lifecycle.
• What You Will Do With guidance from your mentor and team, you will start with development tools and platforms, with opportunities to expand into firmware testing and development.
• Firmware Tools and Platform Development Contribute to firmware build, release, and CI platforms, including web frontends, backend services, and database design and implementation.
• Develop and maintain automated workflows using GitHub Actions to connect code builds, testing, and releases and improve development efficiency.
• Develop Python tools and scripts to support firmware development, debugging, testing, and log analysis.
• Use and configure simulators and virtual platforms to establish environments for firmware development and testing.
• Firmware Testing and Development Develop and maintain test cases and automated test scripts based on firmware requirements, and help analyze results and investigate issues.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers to improve test workflows, testing efficiency, and firmware quality.
• Contribute to firmware development and debugging for microcontrollers on GPU boards as project needs and your skills evolve. ✅ This is a hands-on engineering internship that starts with tools and platform development and offers a path into firmware testing and low-level systems Qualifications: Required Qualifications Currently enrolled full-time in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, or a related science or engineering discipline.
• Full-stack web development skills, with the ability to contribute to frontend interfaces, backend services, and databases and understand how these components interact.
• Proficiency in Python and C, with the ability to develop tools, scripts, test cases, or basic system functionality.
• Familiarity with Git and Linux development environments for day-to-day code management, development, and debugging.
• A basic understanding of GPU or embedded system architecture, including processors, memory, peripherals, and hardware–software interactions.
• Ability to read and write technical documentation in English, participate in English-language meetings, and communicate effectively with engineers in other countries.
• Strong analytical thinking, a willingness to learn, and the ability to collaborate effectively.
• You do not need prior experience with every aspect of firmware development.
• We value solid programming fundamentals, practical development skills, and an interest in low-level systems.
• Preferred Qualifications Hands-on project experience developing and maintaining full-stack applications, developer tools, or automation platforms.
• Experience with GitHub Actions or developing CI/CD and DevOps tools and workflows.
• Familiarity with CMake and an understanding of software builds, dependency management, and release processes.
• Experience with C++ development, embedded software, or microcontroller firmware projects.
• Understanding of real-time operating system (RTOS) concepts, such as task scheduling, synchronization, and inter-task communication.
• Experience using simulators or virtual platforms for software development and testing.
• Experience with automated testing, log analysis, or hardware–software debugging, including investigating and identifying the causes of issues.
• A sustained interest in GPUs, embedded systems, and firmware development, with a willingness to understand the systems behind the tools.