Low-Level Software Engineer

Intel Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Bengaluru is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, validate, and debug Simics-based virtual models and validation tools used across Intel’s product development lifecycle. You will work with hardware, firmware, and software engineers to enable pre- and post-silicon validation, platform bring-up, and efficient debugging in HSLE, PV, and other environments.

The role emphasizes C++ and Python development, embedded software experience, PCIe expertise, and experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent with 2–6 years of experience.
• Strong software development skills in C++ and Python with experience building and maintaining complex software systems.
• Embedded software/firmware development experience including debugging and hardware-software interaction.
• Solid understanding of PCI Express (PCIe) protocol: architecture, config space, enumeration, data flow.
• Hands-on experience with Simics, simulation environments or system-level modeling.
• Experience debugging complex system-level issues across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries.
• Familiarity with modern software development methodologies, version control, and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Copilot, ChatGPT) to improve productivity and code quality.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, and debug Simics-based virtual models and validation tools.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software engineers across validation environments.
• Contribute to scalable validation capabilities and efficient platform bring-up in pre- and post-silicon contexts.

Skills

C++

Python

Embedded software

PCIe protocol

Simics / virtual platforms

Debugging complex systems

AI-assisted tools (GitHub Copilot etc)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software/Engineering

Tools

Simics

Virtual platforms

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description: We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join the development of Virtual Test Cards (VTC) and validation solutions used across Intel's product development lifecycle. The role focuses on the design, development, validation, and debugging of Simics-based virtual models and software tools that emulate physical test cards and validation hardware integrated into HSLE, PV, and other validation environments. These solutions are used to validate and test complex hardware and software interactions in both pre-silicon and post-silicon environments, enabling early feature development, system integration, platform bring-up, debugging, and verification. They play a critical role in improving product quality and reducing time-to-market by providing scalable validation capabilities before and after silicon availability. As part of the team, you will work closely with hardware, firmware, and software engineers to develop innovative validation tools and infrastructure, enhance simulation and automation capabilities, and support next-generation platform development from architecture definition through product deployment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent technical field with 2 to 6 years of experience.
• Strong software development skills in C++ and Python, with experience building and maintaining complex software systems.
• Experience in embedded software/firmware development, including low-level programming, debugging, and hardware-software interaction.
• Solid understanding of the PCI Express (PCIe) protocol, including architecture, configuration space, enumeration, and data flow.
• Hands-on experience with Simics, simulation environments, virtual platforms, or system-level modeling.
• Experience with debugging complex system-level issues across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries.
• Familiarity with modern software development methodologies, version control systems, and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar solutions to improve software development productivity, code quality, and engineering efficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (India)

Primary Location:

India, Bangalore

Posting Statement:

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.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.*

Additional Information

Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.