Storage System Software Engineering Intern

Job Details:

Job Description: 

Join Intel's Storage Software Development Team as an Intern
We are looking for a motivated Storage System Software Engineering Intern to join our Storage Software Development Team within Intel's Software and AI Group.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of cutting-edge Storage and Memory Technologies for next-generation PCs.
What You'll Do
As a Storage Software Engineer Intern you will:

• Design and implement software and firmware for technologies such as Storage, SSDs, Memory, Intel Rapid Storage Technology (Intel RST) and TSE=Intel® Total Storage Encryption
• Software-Hardware integration and co-debug
• Develop Intel silicon firmware to enable new storage-related technologies.
• Participate in debugging, integration, and validation of software and firmware components.
• Gain hands-on experience with technologies that will reach the market in the coming years - including NVMe, RAID, SATA, AHCI, Storage Security, Caching, and advanced Memory systems.
• Work on early design and implementation phases of upcoming Intel product generations to create modern storage solutions.
• Collaborate with top professionals across global teams who are passionate about innovation and excellence.

What You will Learn and Practice
This internship will give you practical exposure to every aspect of modern software development, including:

• Writing software and firmware code in C, C++ and Csharp.
• Applying analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to real engineering challenges.
• Building teamwork and communication skills through daily collaboration.

Technical Scope

• Develop and debug storage software in C++.
• Develop and debug firmware in C.
• Contribute to Storage UI development in C++ and CSharp.
• Integrate firmware and software with other Intel PC platform components - including CPU, Chipset, BIOS, and Windows and Linux OS.
• Implement unit tests and ensure software quality through continuous integration and peer reviews.
• Contribute technical documentation and provide engineering support for released products.
• Work in an agile environment, participating in planning, reviews, and retrospectives during short sprint cycles.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Good knowledge of C and C++
• University-level programming skills in CSharp or Python
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering (at least one year of academic progression remaining).
• Strong engineering mindset and motivation to learn new technologies.
• Passion for software and hardware integration, which is at the core of Intel's technology and innovation.
• Methodical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of software validation concepts, including unit, functional, integration, exploratory, performance, and scalability testing.
• Practical knowledge of debugging techniques, object-oriented programming, driver development, and remote debugging.
• Some exposure to firmware development or debugging.
• Experience in Windows or Linux kernel development.
• Familiarity with distributed and parallel programming.
• Additional experience with Python programming beyond academic coursework.

Soft Skills

• Teamwork: ability to collaborate effectively in a group environment.
• Creativity: innovative and proactive approach to solving problems.
• Open-mindedness: willingness to learn, adapt, and share ideas.

What We Offer:
At Intel, you come to work in a collaborative, supportive environment, where your equally brilliant colleagues will push you to be your best. There's no fear of failure-we know that's how innovation happens. And you'll never be bored.
We offer competitive benefits and pay, opportunities for professional development and the flexibility you need to achieve balance. Intel fosters a collaborative environment allowing the brightest minds in the world to come together to achieve exceptional results.
Besides regular duties you can:
Take advantage of various career development activities.
Participate in various innovation-focused activities (innovation lab, collaboration events, and patent submissions writing).
Have a chance to participate in Intel Great Place to Work program which gathers people who love running, cycling, squash, tennis, cross fit, photography, and many more.
Base salary is accompanied with such additional benefits as bonuses, private medical plan, life insurance, lunch coupons, and more.

          

Job Type:Student / Intern

Shift:Shift 1 (Poland)

Primary Location: Poland, Gdansk

Additional Locations:

Business group:The Software and AI (SAI) 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 TrustN/A

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.