Intel's Sort Test Technology Development (STTD) team is looking for a versatile Senior Software & Infrastructure Engineer to architect, build, and maintain cloud-native applications and distributed systems that power semiconductor manufacturing and testing operations. This hybrid position combines software engineering expertise with infrastructure ownership, requiring you to manage full-stack solutions across cloud and on-premises environments.
You'll be responsible for the complete technology stack, from servers and virtual machines to Kubernetes clusters, networking, and application services. With an emphasis on security, reliability, automation, and operational excellence. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external customers, you'll integrate complex systems, resolve technical challenges, and deliver robust, secure high-quality solutions.
What You'll Do
Software Development & Architecture
- Design, develop, test, and debug cloud-native applications, platform services, and automation tools that support STTD operations.
- Build and maintain distributed systems including APIs, microservices, data services, and job orchestration platforms with focus on reliability and performance.
Infrastructure & Platform Management
- Deploy and manage infrastructure across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments, including servers, VMs, and Kubernetes (k8s) clusters.
- Support on-premises compute and virtualization platforms, enabling scalable environments for development, testing, and production workloads.
DevOps & Automation
- Own and enhance CI/CD pipelines and automation for build, deployment, configuration management, and infrastructure provisioning using infrastructure-as-code principles.
- Manage OS lifecycle operations including patching, validation, and change management processes.
Operations & Support
- Provide operational support through monitoring, logging, incident response, root-cause analysis, and continuous reliability improvements.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation including architecture diagrams, runbooks, deployment procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
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
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain US Government TS Security Clearance and SCI access.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer /Electrical Engineering or in a related STEM field.
- 4+ years of experience in software development (e.g., C#/.NET, Java, C++, Go, Python) including designing, testing, and debugging.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active US Government TS/SCI Security Clearance.
- Post Graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer /Electrical Engineering or in a STEM related field.
- Experience working with Azure and/or on-prem infrastructure (servers/VMs, virtualization, containers, Kubernetes).
- Experience with cloud-native tools, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and their integration within on-prem cloud and virtualized environments.
- Experience in CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub, Ansible) and infrastructure-as-code methodologies.
Job Type:Experienced HireShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location: US, Arizona, PhoenixAdditional 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/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: $128,880.00-245,160.00 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.*
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
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain US Government TS Security Clearance and SCI access
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field
- 4+ years software development experience (C#, .NET, Java, C++, Go, Python) including design, testing, and debugging
- Active US Government TS/SCI Security Clearance
- Postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering or related STEM field
- Experience with Azure and/or on-prem infrastructure (servers, VMs, virtualization, containers, Kubernetes)
- Experience with containerization and cloud-native tools (Docker, Kubernetes) and integration with on-prem environments
- Experience with CI/CD tools and infrastructure-as-code methodologies (e.g., GitHub, Ansible)
- Experience with OS lifecycle operations including patching, validation, and change management
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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