Firmware Architect

About This Role

• 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.