Software Development Intern (m/f/d)

Intel Corporation; München; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel IPP is seeking a Software Development Intern to join the IPP team in Munich. You will help develop and optimize image and signal processing algorithms and contribute to data compression work implementing high-performance code across Intel platforms.

You will validate software functionality, work with engineers to integrate solutions into customer applications, and gain exposure to hardware-aware optimization and cutting-edge Intel architectures.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in a technical field (CS/CE/EE).
• Programming experience in C is required.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Interest in software optimization, algorithms, and computer architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize image, signal processing, and data compression algorithms.
• Validate functionality and performance across Intel platforms; ensure quality.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate optimized solutions into customer applications.

Skills

C

C++

Assembly

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Details: Job Description: Join the Intel Integrated Performance Primitives (Intel IPP) Team! Are you passionate about software development, performance optimization, and image processing technologies? We are looking for a Software Development Intern to join our Intel IPP team and help shape highly optimized libraries used by developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Develop and optimize classic and modern image, signal processing, and data compression algorithms.
• Validate software functionality, performance, and quality across Intel platforms.
• Work with engineers to integrate optimized solutions into customer applications.
• Contribute improvements to third-party and open-source libraries.
• Learn about Intel processor architectures and leverage hardware-specific features to maximize application performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Programming experience in C.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Interest in software optimization, algorithms, and computer architecture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with C++ and/or Assembly programming.
• Familiarity with image processing, signal processing, or data compression concepts.
• Knowledge of computer architecture and performance optimization techniques.
• Interest in low-level software development and hardware-aware programming.

Why Join Us?

• Work on technologies that power performance-critical applications worldwide.
• Gain hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge Intel architectures.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and industry experts.
• Build technical skills in software optimization, algorithm development, and high‑performance computing.

Ready to accelerate your career and make an impact?

Job Type

Student / Intern Shift: Shift 1 (Germany) Primary Location: Germany, Munich 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.

EU Salary

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. The minimum Annual Salary for this job which could be performed in Germany is: 28 920,00 € The job posting reflects the minimum base compensation for this role. Our standard internship rates are aligned with the specific job role and degree level. As part of our total compensation approach, the final offer may also include additional pay components and benefits. Your recruiting team will provide the confirmed base salary along with any applicable total compensation elements upon employment offer delivery.

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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