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Job Description:
Come join our Communication Runtimes team as a Senior Software Development Engineer to develop cutting-edge software features and optimizations for Intel's communication libraries including libfabric, oneCCL (Collective Communication Library), ISHMEM (Shared Memory Access), and Intel MPI (Message Passing Interface). The team is looking for a strong developer to contribute to communication library development and performance engineering.
We value diverse perspectives and believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen our technical solutions. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members can contribute their best work. If you’re passionate about how data flows in HPC/AI systems, and meet most of our qualifications, we’d love to hear from you.
What we offer:
- Inclusive team culture with employee resource groups.
- Opportunities to expand expertise across different communication libraries.
- Opportunity to build expertise with latest Intel GPUs and CPUs used in data centers.
- Mentorship opportunities both as a mentor and mentee.
- Career growth support and clear advancement paths.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- Collaborative environment which contributes directly to the improvement of the upstream projects.
Qualifications
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Math, or in a STEM related field of study with 3+ years of experience
- The experience must include 3+ years of:
- Strong C and C++ programming/development and debugging skills.
- Development in Linux environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
- Experience developing performance optimizations that improve communications latency or throughput.
- Experience debugging problems at different layers of the hardware and software stack.
- Demonstrated upstream contributions and experience developing in an open-source environment.
- Track record of delivering complex technical projects independently.
- Experience collaborating with a diverse, distributed team.
- Experience with at least one or more of the following:
- Distributed computing.
- HPC communications libraries.
- Collective communication libraries.
- Developing software for GPUs.
- Developing software for one or more layers of the network communications stack: RDMA, RoCE, TCP/IP.
- Experience with GPU programming and parallel computing.
- Experience with multithreaded programming.
- Experience with networking software stack.
- Hands-on experience with RDMA networking (InfiniBand and/or RoCE) and user-space RDMA APIs.
- Performance engineering with running benchmarks and workload analysis.
Job Type:
Experienced Hire
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, Oregon, Hillsboro
Additional Locations:
US, Texas, Austin
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 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: $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 require an on-site presence. 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.
JOB DETAILS:
Job Description:
Come join our Communication Runtimes team as a Senior Software Development Engineer to develop cutting-edge software features and optimizations for Intel's communication libraries including libfabric, oneCCL (Collective Communication Library), ISHMEM (Shared Memory Access), and Intel MPI (Message Passing Interface). The team is looking for a strong developer to contribute to communication library development and performance engineering.
We value diverse perspectives and believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen our technical solutions. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members can contribute their best work. If you’re passionate about how data flows in HPC/AI systems, and meet most of our qualifications, we’d love to hear from you.
What we offer:
- Inclusive team culture with employee resource groups.
- Opportunities to expand expertise across different communication libraries.
- Opportunity to build expertise with latest Intel GPUs and CPUs used in data centers.
- Mentorship opportunities both as a mentor and mentee.
- Career growth support and clear advancement paths.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- Collaborative environment which contributes directly to the improvement of the upstream projects.
Qualifications
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Math, or in a STEM related field of study with 3+ years of experience
- The experience must include 3+ years of:
- Strong C and C++ programming/development and debugging skills.
- Development in Linux environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
- Experience developing performance optimizations that improve communications latency or throughput.
- Experience debugging problems at different layers of the hardware and software stack.
- Demonstrated upstream contributions and experience developing in an open-source environment.
- Track record of delivering complex technical projects independently.
- Experience collaborating with a diverse, distributed team.
- Experience with at least one or more of the following:
- Distributed computing.
- HPC communications libraries.
- Collective communication libraries.
- Developing software for GPUs.
- Developing software for one or more layers of the network communications stack: RDMA, RoCE, TCP/IP.
- Experience with GPU programming and parallel computing.
- Experience with multithreaded programming.
- Experience with networking software stack.
- Hands-on experience with RDMA networking (InfiniBand and/or RoCE) and user-space RDMA APIs.
- Performance engineering with running benchmarks and workload analysis.
Job Type:
Experienced Hire
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, Oregon, Hillsboro
Additional Locations:
US, Texas, Austin
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 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: $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 require an on-site presence. 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.
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Intel's Software Engineer postings consistently signal preference for systems-level work: compilers, drivers, embedded firmware, or silicon validation software. Tailor your resume to surface those specializations explicitly, not just general software development experience.
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Intel recruits heavily through university programs for roles that convert OPT candidates to H-1B sponsorship. Applying through Intel's university recruiting channel, rather than general postings, puts your application in front of teams already expecting to sponsor.
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Intel operates engineering sites in Oregon, California, Arizona, and Texas, and sponsored visa eligibility can depend on work site. Confirm which visa types a specific role supports before accepting an offer, since E-3 and TN filings are site-specific and employer-certified.
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Does Intel sponsor H-1B visas for Software Engineers?
Yes, Intel sponsors H-1B visas for Software Engineers and is one of the more active H-1B sponsors in the semiconductor and hardware industry. Sponsorship typically begins after an offer is accepted, with Intel's immigration team managing the USCIS petition. If you're on OPT, Intel will generally initiate H-1B registration before the April lottery window closes.
How do I apply for Software Engineer jobs at Intel?
You can apply directly through Intel's careers portal or browse Intel's open Software Engineer roles filtered by visa type on Migrate Mate. Intel's Software Engineer postings span hardware-adjacent disciplines like firmware, silicon software, and compiler engineering, so filtering by team or product area helps identify roles aligned to your specialization and sponsorship needs.
Which visa types does Intel commonly sponsor for Software Engineers?
Intel sponsors H-1B, E-3 (for Australian citizens), TN (for Canadian and Mexican nationals), F-1 OPT and CPT, J-1, and immigrant visas including EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards. The visa type Intel pursues for a given candidate depends on nationality, role location, and career stage. Australian candidates in particular have a strong pathway through the E-3, which has no lottery.
What qualifications does Intel expect for sponsored Software Engineer roles?
Intel's Software Engineer roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. Many roles in chip software, firmware, and compiler development expect graduate-level credentials or equivalent specialized experience. For H-1B sponsorship specifically, USCIS requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning the degree requirement must be specific to the position.
How do I time my application to avoid gaps in work authorization?
If you're on F-1 OPT, apply to Intel with enough lead time for your H-1B registration to be submitted before the mid-March USCIS deadline. A cap-gap extension protects your authorization through September 30 if your OPT expires before your H-1B takes effect on October 1. Coordinating your offer acceptance timeline with Intel's HR and immigration team is the most reliable way to avoid an authorization gap.
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