Firmware Solutions Engineer

Overview

Intel is shaping the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. Our work in pushing forward fields such as AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology is at the heart of countless innovations. With a career at Intel, you will have the opportunity to use technology to power major breakthroughs and create enhancements that improve everyday quality of life.

Software Enabling and Optimization Engineer – Networking Solutions Group (NSG)

Working at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and software to deliver best‑in‑class Ethernet networking solutions for customers. You will collaborate with ecosystem partners and internal engineering teams to enable new products and features, optimize device performance and functionality, and resolve complex technical challenges across Intel’s FNIC, IPU, and Ethernet‑enabled SoC product portfolio.

• Collaborate with customers and ecosystem partners to design and implement tailored solutions, ensuring successful deployment into production environments.
• Lead and support rapid debugging and issue resolution by collaborating with engineering teams in and outside the company.
• Identify feature gaps to drive improvements in product capabilities, tools, and usage models.
• Develop, test, and debug system‑level use cases and workloads, verifying software packages across diverse platforms and operating systems.
• Create and maintain technical documentation – release notes, user guides, application notes, and white papers – to accelerate all aspects of product usage from deployment to debug.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent field.
• 3+ years of experience OR a master’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience in embedded software development, validation, or technical customer support roles.
• 2+ years of experience with Assembly, C++, or Python.

• Strong debugging, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills in varied and complex environments.
• Familiarity with high‑speed networking specifications such as IEEE, SFF, and CMIS.
• Demonstrated experience with software version control and development/build tools.
• Working knowledge of Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, Red Hat), including networking stacks and drivers.
• Exceptional communication skills, ability to influence and collaborate effectively in high‑stakes customer‑facing environments.

• This role requires regular onsite presence.
• Job Type: Experienced Hire
• Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US, Oregon, Hillsboro

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.