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Job Description

Are you a graduate passionate about Linux, Android, and embedded systems? Join our team as an entry-level Linux/Android Kernel Engineer where you'll apply your academic knowledge to real-world SoC platform development. We're looking for fresh talent with strong fundamentals who are eager to learn FPGA environments, SoC internals, and professional kernel development. This role is designed for graduates ready to launch their careers in embedded systems with comprehensive mentorship and hands-on learning opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Apply Academic Knowledge: Use your coursework in operating systems, embedded systems, and computer architecture in real-world kernel development
• Learn Professional Development: Transition from academic projects to professional Linux and Android kernel development under expert mentorship
• Hands-on Training: Gain practical experience with FPGA platforms, SoC hardware, and industry-standard development tools
• Kernel Fundamentals: Start with basic kernel module development and gradually progress to device drivers and system components
• Hardware-Software Learning: Develop understanding of how kernel software interfaces with SoC hardware blocks
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside experienced engineers, hardware teams, and participate in code reviews
• Skill Building: Build expertise in embedded debugging, cross-compilation, and hardware-aware software development
• Project Contribution: Contribute to real projects while learning professional development practices and industry standards

What We Value from Your College Experience:
• Academic Projects: Embedded systems projects, OS assignments, or hardware programming labs
• Internship Experience: Any software development, embedded systems, or hardware-related internships
• Coursework Relevance: Strong performance in systems programming, computer architecture, or embedded systems classes
• Learning Mindset: Demonstrated ability to learn complex technical concepts quickly

This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in: Computer Engineering or Computer Science (with embedded systems/hardware coursework) or related field
• 3+ months of work or academic (internships, co-ops, and academic projects count) experience.

Academic Background We're Looking For: A minimum of three of the following areas:
• Operating Systems: Coursework in OS fundamentals, process management, memory management
• Programming Foundation: Strong C/C++ programming skills from coursework and projects
• Computer Architecture: Understanding of processor architecture, memory systems, and I/O from academic studies
• Embedded Systems: Coursework or projects in embedded programming, microcontrollers, or real-time systems
• Data Structures and Algorithms: Solid foundation from computer science curriculum
• Version Control: Basic Git experience from academic projects or internships


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Nice to Have but not mandatory):
• Advanced Education: Master's degree in relevant engineering field
• Hands-on Experience:
o Personal projects with Linux, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or embedded development boards
o Academic projects involving device drivers or kernel modules
o Internship experience with embedded systems or mobile platforms
• Technical Exposure:
o Familiarity with Linux command line and basic system administration
o Experience with cross-compilation or embedded toolchains from coursework
o Understanding of hardware protocols (UART, I2C, SPI) from labs or projects
o Basic knowledge of Android architecture or mobile development

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, California, Folsom

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Business group:

The Software Team drives customer value by enabling differentiated experiences through leadership AI technologies and foundational software stacks, products, and services. The group is responsible for developing the holistic strategy for client and data center software in collaboration with OSVs, ISVs, developers, partners and OEMs. The group delivers specialized NPU IP to enable the AI PC and GPU IP to support all of Intel's market segments. The group also has HW and SW engineering experts responsible for delivering IP, SOCs, runtimes, and platforms to support the CPU and GPU/accelerator roadmap, inclusive of integrated and discrete graphics.

Posting Statement:

All qualified