Intel
Principal Engineer, AI Applied Research
$256K–$361K
US, Oregon, Hillsboro · Principal · Full-time · Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience; the posting also specifies 3+ years in power and performance prediction, 3+ years in Python/AI-ML programming, and 5+ years in AI fundamentals and algorithm research and development.
- Education
- PhD in a STEM field with special focus on Foundational IP development.
About the job
Leads applied AI research and develops AI models from initial research through production-ready solutions to address business-critical challenges at Intel.
What you'll do
- Research, design, and implement AI models; review literature and assess technical opportunities.
- Build proof-of-concept models and transition them into production-ready solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship, and align AI strategy with organizational goals.
What they ask for
- 3+ years of power and performance prediction of IPs, preferably memory and logic Foundational IPs.
- 3+ years of Python proficiency and advanced programming applied to AI/ML model development.
- 5+ years of AI fundamentals and experience developing models in areas such as machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, NLP, computer vision, or time-series prediction.
- 5+ years of algorithm research and development, including model evaluation, training, monitoring, and deployment.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of Design and Technology Co-optimization.
- Working knowledge of developing AI Agents.
Pay
$255,850.00-361,200.00 USD (target compensation; the posting does not specify whether this is base salary or total pay)
Tools
Python, machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, computer vision, time-series prediction, AI Agents
AI focus
Applied AI research and development, including model creation, evaluation, training, monitoring, deployment, and production transition.
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