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Join Intel’s GPU Firmware Development Team to build practical software engineering and problem-solving skills through real projects.\nOur 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.\nWhat You Will Do\nWith guidance from your mentor and team, you will start with development tools and platforms, with opportunities to expand into firmware testing and development.\nFirmware Tools and Platform Development\nContribute to firmware build, release, and CI platforms, including web frontends, backend services, and database design and implementation.\nDevelop and maintain automated workflows using GitHub Actions to connect code builds, testing, and releases and improve development efficiency.\nDevelop Python tools and scripts to support firmware development, debugging, testing, and log analysis.\nUse and configure simulators and virtual platforms to establish environments for firmware development and testing.\nFirmware Testing and Development\nDevelop and maintain test cases and automated test scripts based on firmware requirements, and help analyze results and investigate issues.\nCollaborate with firmware engineers to improve test workflows, testing efficiency, and firmware quality.\nContribute to firmware development and debugging for microcontrollers on GPU boards as project needs and your skills evolve.\nThis is a hands-on engineering internship that starts with tools and platform development and offers a path into firmware testing and low-level systems\nQualifications:\nRequired Qualifications\nCurrently 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.\nFull-stack web development skills, with the ability to contribute to frontend interfaces, backend services, and databases and understand how these components interact.\nProficiency in Python and C, with the ability to develop tools, scripts, test cases, or basic system functionality.\nFamiliarity with Git and Linux development environments for day-to-day code management, development, and debugging.\nA basic understanding of GPU or embedded system architecture, including processors, memory, peripherals, and hardware-software interactions.\nAbility to read and write technical documentation in English, participate in English-language meetings, and communicate effectively with engineers in other countries.\nStrong analytical thinking, a willingness to learn, and the ability to collaborate effectively.\nYou do not need prior experience with every aspect of firmware development. 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