Firmware Validation Engineer

Intel Intel · Semiconductors · Gdansk, Poland

Firmware Validation Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and executing software validation environments and plans to test firmware functionality. This role involves analyzing results, debugging failures, identifying root causes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure firmware quality and reliability for Intel's technology products. Requires Python scripting and strong debugging skills.

What you'd actually do

  1. Design and develop software validation environments to test firmware functionality.
  2. Create validation plans and associated methodologies to ensure comprehensive coverage of system and subsystem requirements.
  3. Execute validation activities, analyze results, and debug failures to ensure functionality aligns with specifications.
  4. Identify root causes of issues, recommend corrective actions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
  5. Write and maintain validation standards, procedures, and documentation to uphold best practices.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3 years of experience in software or firmware validation with a Bachelor's degree or 2 years with a Master's degree.
  • Practical knowledge and hands-on expertise in Python scripting for validation purposes.
  • Strong debugging and root cause analysis skills to identify and resolve complex firmware issues.
  • Familiarity with the software validation process and test scope planning.
  • Demonstrated capability in firmware debugging within complex hardware-software environments.

Nice to have

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects effectively.
  • Proven problem-solving skills with a disciplined approach to executing tasks.
  • Experience providing customer support and resolving firmware-related issues in real-world applications.
  • Passion for learning and employing emerging tools or methodologies within the firmware validation domain.