Intel
System Software Engineering - PhD Intern
$150K–$150K
US, Oregon, Hillsboro · Internship · Posted Sep 25, 2026
- Experience
- At least 1 year of programming experience.
- Education
- Pursuing a PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics.
About the job
Designs, develops, and validates system software across multiple stack layers, while supporting cross-stack optimization and reference platform development for Intel technologies.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, and validate software across firmware, drivers, operating systems, and middleware.
- Collaborate on cross-stack software optimization and contribute to reference platform development.
- Explore system software methodologies and solutions through hands-on projects.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics.
- At least 1 year of programming experience in C/C++, Java, or Python.
Nice to have
- Project experience in computational geometry, artificial intelligence/machine learning, numerical optimization, or scientific computing.
- GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Pay
$149,598.00-149,602.00 USD (target compensation; type not specified)
Tools
C/C++, Java, Python
AI focus
AI/ML is listed as a preferred project area; no specific AI work is described.
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