Intern Systems Software Development Engineer

Intel Corporation; Penang; On-site; MYR 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Penang, Malaysia, offers an internship opportunity in system software spanning firmware, drivers, OS, and middleware. You will contribute to design, development, testing, and validation while gaining hands-on experience in a real-world setting.

The role emphasizes practical learning, collaboration with the team, and exploration of future career opportunities within Intel’s business objectives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in CS, Data Science, or Computer Engineering.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Hands-on programming experience in Python, C, and C#.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience with manufacturing systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to design, development, testing, and validation of system software across firmware, drivers, OS, and middleware.
• Participates in software optimization across the stack and helps develop reference platforms for targeted domains.
• Gains practical experience by applying technical knowledge and working on real-world projects for Intel’s objectives.
• Collaborates with team members in a hands-on learning environment while exploring future career opportunities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Python

C

C#

Agile methodologies

Manufacturing systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Data Science / Computer Engineering

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description:

Contributes to the design, development, testing, and validation of system software across various layers of the software stack, including firmware, drivers, operating systems, and middleware, to support Intel platforms and technologies. Participates in software optimization across the stack and helps develop reference platforms for targeted business domains and market segments. As an intern, gains practical experience by applying technical knowledge, developing new skills, and working on real-world projects that contribute to Intel’s business objectives. Collaborates with team members in a hands‑on learning environment while exploring future career opportunities.

Qualifications:

Candidates must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline. They should possess strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, along with hands‑on programming experience in languages such as Python, C, and C#. Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and experience with manufacturing systems are highly desirable.

Job Type:

Student / Intern

Shift:

Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location:

Malaysia, Penang

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

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.

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