
Bengaluru · Hybrid
Diagnostics Firmware Engineer
- Salary
- Not disclosed
- Experience
- 4–6 years
- Eligible batches
- 2020 · 2021 · 2022
- Degree
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Location
- BengaluruHybrid
About the role
Intel’s Data Center Group is looking for a Diagnostics Firmware Engineer to create and validate diagnostic and AI software that powers the next generation of discrete GPUs and data‑center AI accelerators. Based in Bangalore, you will work across the full technology stack—from low‑level firmware to high‑performance AI workloads—collaborating with silicon, board, firmware, driver and validation teams.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, integrate and verify board‑level and system‑level diagnostic software for silicon bring‑up, hardware validation and manufacturing.
- Build end‑to‑end AI workloads, benchmarks and reference applications to evaluate power, performance and architectural trade‑offs.
- Own the complete software lifecycle, including architecture, implementation, testing, maintenance and documentation.
- Debug complex cross‑domain issues that involve hardware, firmware, drivers and applications.
- Create tools and infrastructure that improve profiling, optimization and overall engineering efficiency.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver production‑ready, best‑in‑class diagnostic solutions.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related field with at least 4 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 3 years, or a PhD.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in global, cross‑functional teams.
Skills
- Proficiency in C, C++ and Python.
- Experience with platform software, firmware, device drivers or low‑level diagnostics.
- Solid understanding of software development best practices, debugging, testing and optimization.
- Knowledge of hardware‑software interaction, diagnostic test methods and debug techniques.
- Familiarity with GPU architecture, PCIe, high‑performance computing systems is a plus.
- Exposure to machine‑learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow is advantageous.
Resume keywords
Asked for
- C
- C++
- Python
- Firmware
- Device drivers
- Diagnostics
- Debugging
- Software development
- Validation
- Hardware-software integration
Nice to have
- GPU
- AI
- PyTorch
- TensorFlow
- Machine learning
Benefits
- Hybrid work model allowing a mix of on‑site and remote work.
- Opportunity to influence product architecture across AI and GPU portfolios.
- Collaboration with world‑class engineers, customers and design partners.
- Access to cutting‑edge hardware and software tools for AI and graphics development.
- Competitive compensation and Intel’s comprehensive employee programs.
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About Intel
Designs and makes processors and other chips for PCs, data centres and edge devices, and manufactures chips for other companies through Intel Foundry.
Founded 1968 · 5000+ employees · HQ Santa Clara, California, United States
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