Principal Engineer, AI Software Solutions

Posted 13 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
256K-361K Annually
Expert/Leader
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Software
Creating world-changing technology that enriches the lives of every person on earth.
The Role
Lead customer-facing software enablement and optimization for Intel products across AI, client, cloud, and graphics. Develop, integrate, test, prototype, and tune software solutions; advise customers; drive product readiness, benchmarking, technical collateral, and workload integration to inform product design and scalability.
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Job Description: The Role and Impact Are you passionate about shaping the future of technology and software innovation? As a Software Enabling and Optimization Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving Intel's value and differentiation across enterprise, cloud, client,, AI, gaming, graphics and analytics. Your contributions will directly influence the adoption and optimization of Intel's cutting-edge products, enabling customers to push the boundaries of what's possible with technology. Join us to lead technical engagements, solve complex customer challenges, and innovate at the forefront of software and hardware integration. Key Responsibilities - Collaborate with Intel customers, ecosystem software vendors, and the open-source community to develop, integrate, test, tune, debug, and optimize software solutions. - Serve as a trusted technical advisor, providing expertise in domains such as AI, client and possibly cloud computing to demonstrate the value of Intel's software and hardware technologies. - Research, develop, and prototype software solutions that leverage Intel's product capabilities and drive adoption across diverse markets and use cases. - Evangelize Intel's software tools, technologies, and methodologies to the technical ecosystem, ensuring solutions are scalable and impactful. - Lead pre-enabling and product development efforts to launch future Intel products, providing technical customer support and ensuring readiness for production. - Develop technical collateral, training materials, and benchmarking tools to highlight Intel's competitive advantages. - Identify key workloads and drive their integration into product requirements to inform future Intel product design and enhancements. - Support product hardening and scalability to ensure widespread adoption and minimal need for explicit integration efforts.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's or BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 12+ years of experience in software development or optimization with a Bachelor's degree
- Proficiency in software development, debugging, and optimization techniques, with demonstrated experience in one or more programming languages.
- Strong understanding of computer architecture and system-level software development.
- Hands-on experience with software validation, modeling, prototyping, and proof-of-concept design.
Preferred Qualifications

10+ years of experience with a Master's degree, or 8 years with a PhD.
- Familiarity with market segments such as AI and client computing, with the ability to anticipate customer needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Previous experience in customer engagement, consulting, and technical support roles.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of addressing complex technical challenges.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in cross-functional and customer-facing environments.
Take the opportunity to join a team that is transforming the technology landscape while helping you grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment. Apply today and be a part of Intel's journey to engineer the future.

          

Job Type:Experienced Hire

Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, California, Folsom

Additional Locations:US, California, Santa Clara

Business group:The Software Team drives customer value by enabling differentiated experiences through leadership AI technologies and foundational software stacks, products, and services. The group is responsible for developing the holistic strategy for client and data center software in collaboration with OSVs, ISVs, developers, partners and OEMs. The group delivers specialized NPU IP to enable the AI PC and GPU IP to support all of Intel's market segments. The group also has HW and SW engineering experts responsible for delivering IP, SOCs, runtimes, and platforms to support the CPU and GPU/accelerator roadmap, inclusive of integrated and discrete graphics.

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 TrustThis role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.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: $255,850.00-361,200.00 USD

The 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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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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 12+ years of experience in software development or optimization (with a Bachelor's)
  • Proficiency in software development, debugging, and optimization techniques; experience in one or more programming languages
  • Strong understanding of computer architecture and system-level software development
  • Hands-on experience with software validation, modeling, prototyping, and proof-of-concept design
  • Consent to and pass extended background investigation (Position of Trust)
  • Master's degree (10+ years experience) or PhD (8+ years experience)
  • Familiarity with AI and client computing market segments and anticipating customer needs
  • Experience in customer engagement, consulting, and technical support roles
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Intel Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Intel and has not been reviewed or approved by Intel.

  • Parental & Family Support Family-building and caregiving supports are extensive, including fertility coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, childcare and elder care resources, and a structured reintegration for new parents. These benefits are positioned as best-in-class elements of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off includes generous PTO, a paid sabbatical after extended tenure, and multiple leave types such as family, medical, bereavement, and military. This breadth enables employees to disconnect, recharge, and manage life events.
  • Retirement Support Long-term savings are bolstered by a competitive 401(k) match and access to deferred compensation for eligible levels, alongside stock purchase opportunities. These programs are highlighted as strong tools for financial security.

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