The Role and Impact
Intel is building the open software stack that makes large language models run fast on Intel GPUs. You will join the engineering team that develops and optimizes LLM inference frameworks - working directly in vLLM and in the GPU kernel libraries beneath it, upstream and in the open.
This is a deeply technical, inward-facing engineering role: your work is the framework itself. You will write and tune compute kernels, reshape execution paths, hunt performance bottlenecks down to the hardware, and land your changes in widely used open-source projects. If you want your code to decide how fast an entire class of AI workloads runs, this is that role.
Business group
The Data Center Group (DCG) is at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge technologies to power the world's data centers, enabling advanced computing solutions that drive innovation across industries. Within this group, our team is dedicated to developing AI frameworks and workloads that empower researchers and developers to create high-performance, scalable solutions for complex AI challenges. We aim to build tools and technologies that accelerate progress in AI, aligning with Intel's mission to advance global technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize AI framework software for LLM inference on Intel GPUs, contributing upstream to external open-source frameworks such as vLLM and PyTorch.
- Develop and optimize compute kernels (e.g., Triton, SYCL) for attention, mixture-of-experts, quantization, normalization, and other core building blocks of transformer inference.
- Implement and tune distributed execution paths - tensor, pipeline, and data parallelism, collective communication, and asynchronous data movement within deep learning frameworks.
- Transform and optimize the computational-graph representation of neural network models, and develop machine learning primitives in mathematical and kernel libraries.
- Profile inference workloads to identify performance bottlenecks across the stack, quantify them, and propose and drive solutions together with the individual component teams that own each layer.
- Optimize code for a range of computing hardware backends, adapting implementations to the memory hierarchy, instruction set, and execution model of each target.
- Build and extend unit tests, correctness checks, and performance regression coverage so that framework and kernel work stays reliable as upstream moves.
- Collaborate with framework, compiler, and machine learning engineers across global teams, and engage with the open-source community through code review and technical discussion.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in AI, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
- At least 2-3 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 1+ year with a Master's degree.
- Advanced expertise in Python programming.
- Demonstrated proficiency in PyTorch, including its internals or extension mechanisms.
- Hands-on experience with AI inference and large language models (LLMs).
- Strong problem-solving skills with experience in debugging and designing optimized software and algorithms.
- Proficiency in Linux environments from a user perspective.
- Solid foundation in AI frameworks, machine learning algorithms, and software engineering practices.
Preferred Qualification
- Experience writing or optimizing GPU compute kernels (Triton, CUDA, SYCL, OpenCL, or similar).
- Experience in performance profiling and optimization for AI workloads, including reading and interpreting hardware-level profiles.
- Familiarity with parallel and distributed computing concepts and collective communication libraries.
- Familiarity with vLLM or another LLM inference serving framework.
- Track record of accepted contributions to a major open-source AI project.
- Understanding of numerical precision and quantization formats (FP8, INT8, INT4) and their accuracy implications.
- Creativity and innovative thinking in solving technical and system-level challenges.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across global teams.
Bring your passion for AI, innovative thinking, and technical expertise to Intel, where you will contribute to groundbreaking advancements that impact the world for years to come.
What we offer:
At Intel, employees share in successes, enjoy comprehensive rewards and are inspired by an innovative & inclusive workplace. What can you expect when there is a match between us?
- We guarantee you will be working in a safe environment; either at your own home or in our premises if needed, the security and wellbeing of you and your family stands as our utmost responsibility.
- You will have constant opportunities to develop your professional career through technical and soft skills training, taking part in innovation projects or rotational programs
- Flexible working hours are important to us
- And our Amazing Benefits to make life easier and more enjoyable are waiting for you: Stock Program, Annual and Quarterly Bonuses, Employee Pension Plan, Medical Plan and life insurance for you and your Family, Peer to peer recognition, Ticket restaurant Card, Multisport Card / Holiday card, Groups of enthusiasts, Exclusive employee discounts, (online) events and many more.
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* Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
Job Type:Experienced HireShift:Shift 1 (Poland)Primary Location: Poland, GdanskAdditional Locations: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/A
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We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry.
Annual Salary Range for this job which could be performed in Poland is: 215 740,00 zł - 388 330,00 zł The compensation range displayed in this posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for this position. Within this range, individual pay is determined by job related skills, experience, and relevant education, training. As part of our total compensation approach, the final offer may include additional pay components and benefits. Your recruiting team will share the confirmed base salary along with any applicable total compensation elements upon employment offer delivery.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.*
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in AI, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
- At least 2-3 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree, or 1+ year with a master's degree
- Advanced expertise in Python programming
- Demonstrated proficiency in PyTorch, including its internals or extension mechanisms
- Hands-on experience with AI inference and large language models
- Strong problem-solving skills, including debugging and designing optimized software and algorithms
- Proficiency in Linux environments from a user perspective
- Solid foundation in AI frameworks, machine learning algorithms, and software engineering practices
- Experience writing or optimizing GPU compute kernels using Triton, CUDA, SYCL, OpenCL, or similar
- Experience with performance profiling and optimization for AI workloads, including hardware-level profiles
- Familiarity with parallel and distributed computing concepts and collective communication libraries
- Familiarity with vLLM or another LLM inference serving framework
- Track record of accepted contributions to a major open-source AI project
- Understanding of numerical precision and quantization formats such as FP8, INT8, and INT4
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across global teams
Intel Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Sabbaticals and paid time off are highlighted as signature elements, with an established program offering four weeks after four years or eight weeks after seven years. This distinctive time off is positioned as a meaningful part of the overall package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid bonding leave of 12 weeks and a New Parent Reintegration program, plus fertility benefits around $40,000 and up to $15,000 adoption reimbursement with no lifetime cap, are clearly stated. These programs are presented as standout components alongside broader family support resources.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with 2026 updates, a shift to Spring Health for EAP, and in‑network virtual medical visits covered at 100% beginning in 2026 indicate a comprehensive offering. These features signal an emphasis on robust medical access and mental health support.
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