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About the Organization
As part of Intel's CTO Office, you will join a vertically integrated incubation effort dedicated to bringing Intel's neuromorphic technology innovations to market. Our diverse team of engineers and researchers have pioneered sparse, event-based, neuromorphic architecture over multiple generations and is now focused on commercializing the technology in future Intel and partner products

The Opportunity
For nearly a decade, Intel's Neuromorphic Computing Lab-together with a global ecosystem of 250+ research groups-has explored architectures, algorithms, and software inspired by the brain's extraordinary efficiency, scalability, and adaptability. Our Loihi series of research chips pioneered event-driven, sparse, and massively parallel neuro-inspired processing, fueling over 100 peer-reviewed publications that validate the promise of this novel approach.

Entering An Exciting New Chapter

Transforming these breakthroughs into real-world products that will power the coming era of physical AI systems-beyond the reach of GPUs and mainstream AI accelerators.
If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of computing, from transistor-level innovation to software abstractions, join us. Help define the next wave of AI technology that harnesses the proven advantages of Intel's neuromorphic computing technology with the versatility demanded by modern AI workloads.
Position Overview
Join the team defining and implementing Intel's product-grade neuromorphic AI software stack. Contribute across all levels of the stack from drivers to runtime to AI framework integration in collaboration with hardware, software and solution architects to deliver robust, efficient, scalable software solutions that enable customers to build high-performance physical AI applications powered by Intel's neuromorphic technology.
Responsibilities

• Design, implement and optimize Intel's neuromorphic AI compiler and runtime environment.
• Contribute to tools and infrastructure that enable performance analysis, verification, debugging, and optimization across the software stack.
• Integrate software stack into external ecosystems, particularly robotics and edge AI frameworks.
• Collaborate with internal compiler, hardware, systems teams and external customers to improve software quality, performance, and usability across the stack.

Qualifications:

The Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Minimum qualifications listed below would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experience and / or schoolwork/classes/research. The preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or in a STEM related field.
• 3+ years of experience developing AI compiler, runtime, performance, or systems software, including execution environments, profiling, or debugging infrastructure in frameworks like ONNX, IREE, OpenVINO, TVM, MLIR, XLA.
• 3+ years of experience architecting and implementing production-grade software systems for maintainability, using standard engineering practices (e.g. profiling, benchmarking, correctness/performance regression testing, build/toolchain discipline, or CI/CD).
• 3+ years of experience with production software development in Python and C/C++, including systems-level and performance-critical code.
• 3+ years of experience with AI, deep learning, or optimization algorithms using frameworks such as PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post graduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or in a STEM related field.
• Strong expertise in robotics or real-time systems including frameworks such as ROS2.
• Experience in low-level systems and accelerator programming (CUDA, LLVM, OneAPI, OpenCL, SYCL).
• Experience in HW/SW co-design and hardware simulator development.
• Experience with effective agentic AI software engineering practices.
• Experience with parallel computing paradigms or spatial AI hardware accelerators.
• Expertise developing software architectures and managing software projects.
• Experience working effectively in cross functional teams spanning hardware, systems software, and applications.
• Prior contributions to open-source projects.

Job Type:Experienced HireShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location: US, Oregon, HillsboroAdditional Locations:US, California, Santa Clara, US, Texas, AustinBusiness group:Intel makes possible the most amazing experiences of the future. You may know us for our processors. But we do so much more. Intel invents at the boundaries of technology to make amazing experiences possible for business and society, and for every person on Earth. Harnessing the capability of the cloud, the ubiquity of the Internet of Things, the latest advances in memory and programmable solutions, and the promise of always-on 5G connectivity, Intel is disrupting industries and solving global challenges. Leading on policy, diversity, inclusion, education and sustainability, we create value for our stockholders, customers, and society.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 TrustN/ABenefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $149,750.00-275,580.00 USDThe range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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