Compiler Engineering Undergraduate Intern - SYCL Runtime

Intel Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Toronto is seeking a Compiler Engineering Intern to explore compiler technologies, analyze applications and benchmarks, and help advance Intel's open-source compiler stack.

You will work with cross-team groups to triage issues, contribute to middle-end and back-end development, and gain hands-on experience with cutting‑edge optimization techniques and hardware performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• Hands‑on experience in C/C++ coding, object-oriented programming, and data structures gained through internships, academic projects, coursework, or hands‑on training.
• Proficiency in Linux and Windows command-line environments.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with a history of proactively pursuing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and triage performance issues in C++, OpenMP, and SYCL applications and benchmarks.
• Collaborate with cross-geo engineering and validation teams to ensure product quality and performance.
• Investigate and resolve compiler defects, prepare reproductions, and track bug submissions.
• Contribute to compiler middle-end and back-end development, including scalar and loop optimization and vectorization.
• Execute functional and performance experiments, including stress testing, and identify opportunities for product improvement.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Linux

Windows command-line

Data structures

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Applied Mathematics

Tools

OpenMP

SYCL

CUDA

Job description

Job Details: Job Description

The Role and Impact As Compiler Engineering Intern, you will dive into the exciting world of compiler technologies, contributing to the advancement of Intel's open-source compiler stack. Your day-to-day tasks will involve analyzing applications and benchmarks, triaging issues, and assisting in developing innovative compiler features that maximize hardware performance. This role gives you hands‑on experience and exposure to cutting‑edge technologies, empowering you to contribute meaningfully to Intel's software ecosystem. This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Location: Toronto Canada Ideal Start Date: January 2027 Business group The Data Center Group (DCG) is at the forefront of innovation, driving Intel's leadership in high-performance computing and AI. Within DCG, the SYCL Runtime team focuses on optimizing tools and technologies to enhance software performance across Intel's CPU and GPU architectures. By joining this group, you'll be part of a team committed to enabling groundbreaking advancements for diverse workloads, supporting Intel's mission to shape the future of computing.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and triage performance issues in C++, OpenMP, and SYCL applications and benchmarks.


• Collaborate with cross-geo engineering and validation teams to ensure product quality and performance.


• Investigate and resolve compiler defects, prepare reproductions, and track bug submissions.


• Contribute to compiler middle-end and back-end development, including scalar and loop optimization and vectorization.


• Execute functional and performance experiments, including stress testing, and identify opportunities for product improvement.


• Engage with open-source compiler communities and contribute to industry-wide solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.


• Hands‑on experience in C/C++ coding, object-oriented programming, and data structures gained through internships, academic projects, coursework, or hands‑on training.


• Proficiency in Linux and Windows command-line environments.


• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with a history of proactively pursuing solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with compiler technologies such as middle-end/back-end development, linker, or assembler.


• Knowledge of code optimization techniques for efficient hardware performance.


• Experience with parallel programming models like OpenMP, CUDA, or SYCL.


• Demonstrated ability to analyze runtime behaviors and contribute to performance improvements for heterogeneous computing architectures.

Join us and advance your career as part of an innovative team shaping the future of computing! Collaborate with industry leaders, gain hands‑on experience, and make a lasting impact!

Job Type

Student / Intern Shift: Shift 1 (Canada) Primary Location: Canada, Toronto Additional 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 Trust

N/A

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in Canada

Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience.

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.

Canada Accommodation: Intel is committed to a culture of accessibility. Intel provides accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Find information and request accommodation here.

* 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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