Internship Phd Intel Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Job Details:

Job Description:

What if your next project helped power the future of technology?

At Intel, you'll do more than learn, you'll contribute. You'll work side-by-side with industry leaders, gain hands-on experience on meaningful projects, and help solve real-world challenges that affect billions of people worldwide. From advanced semiconductor manufacturing to AI-powered innovations, you'll play a role in technologies that redefine how the world works, learns, and connects.

What makes Intel unique is the opportunity to see the entire technology lifecycle in action. Unlike many companies where hardware, software, and manufacturing operate separately, Intel brings them together, giving you exposure to everything from research and design to advanced semiconductor manufacturing and global deployment.

Whether you're tackling engineering challenges, improving operations, analyzing data, advancing next-generation technologies, or supporting global customers, you'll build valuable skills while contributing to innovations that enable a more sustainable and connected future.

Bring your curiosity, make an impact, and see where your ideas can take you at Intel.

What You'll Do

Within Intel's s ales and m arketing g roup s , you'll combine your education with immersive, applied learning to understand how Intel brings technology solutions to customers, partners, and markets around the world.

• Support marketing communications, sales strategy, brand positioning, customer engagement, or business operations.
• Analyze market, customer, campaign, or sales data to identify insights. .
• Contribute to programs that help Intel connect technology solutions to business and customer needs.
• Collaborate with global partners and cross-functional teams.
• Build skills in communication, business strategy, project management, and data-informed decision making .

Throughout your internship, you will collaborate with colleagues and global partners, contribute to impactful projects, and gain exposure to how Intel drives business impact across industries.

Where Your Career Could Take You

Opportunities you may be considered for include:

• Sales, Sales Enablement & Account Management
• Partner Sales & Ecosystem Management
• Marketing, Events & Brand Strategy
• Customer Experience & Market Insights

Build business, technical, analytical, and communication skills while exploring career paths across sales, marketing, strategy, operations, customer engagement, and technology solutions.

Qualifications:

Must possess the minimum qualifications below to be initially considered for this position. Experience may be gained through coursework, research, academic projects, internships, laboratory work, student organizations, leadership experiences, or other relevant experiences.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master's degree or PhD in Business, Economics, Finance, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Digital/Social, Advertising, or a related discipline.
• 6+ months of relevant educational, industry, project, internship, student organization, or leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Experience or interest in customer needs analysis, market intelligence, Power BI or similar data visualization tools, sales enablement, CRM tools, marketing technologies, product knowledge, industry and engineering concepts, and emerging technologies such as AI and agentic AI.
• Demonstrated communication, collaboration, project management, analytical thinking, and ability to contribute in a fast-paced team environment.
• Experience in technology, customer impact, business strategy, and translating insights into measurable outcomes.

Location & Immigration Information

As you consider the opportunity to join Intel, relocation assistance may be available based on eligibility, current location, and the specifics of the role.

Job location and modality of work will be communicated at time of offer. This position is not available in the state of Colorado.

This position is not eligible for employment-based visa/immigration sponsorship.

Intel sponsors individuals for employment-based visas for positions where we experience a shortage of U.S. workers. These skills shortage roles are typically STEM positions requiring a Master's or PhD degree, or a Bachelor's degree with at least three years of post-degree related job experience. This position does not qualify for Intel sponsorship because it is either a non-STEM position, or a STEM position that only requires a Bachelor's degree and less than three years' experience.

For information on Intel's immigration sponsorship guidelines, please see: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/jobs/hiring.html

Additional Information

This application is for internship starts in Spring and Summer 2027, with consideration also given to candidates interested in year-long internship or co-op opportunities. You must be available to start work during this time frame.

Life at Intel

Job Type:

Student / Intern

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations:

US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Folsom, US, Oregon, Hillsboro

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

Benefits

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: $81,098.00-81,102.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Our standard internship rates are based on your degree, location, and the job role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location and job role 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.

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.