AI Research Engineer/Scientist

intel; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Labs China is seeking a PhD-level researcher to perform cutting-edge AI research and engineering in Bejing. You will collaborate with a world-class team to develop efficient algorithms that compress and accelerate large AI models for deployment across client, edge, cloud, and data center platforms.

The role emphasizes post-training quantization techniques, several AI inference frameworks, and strong software skills in PyTorch, C/C++, Python, and shell scripting.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. graduate or equivalent in AI, CS, EE, Automation, or related field.
• Strong expertise in developing AI algorithms for compressing and accelerating large models.
• Experience with quantization of large models (4-bit, 1.58-bit) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge AI research and engineering at Intel Labs China.
• Collaborate with team members to develop efficient algorithmic solutions for accelerating large AI models.
• Focus on deploying models across Intel computing platforms for client, edge, cloud, and data center applications.

Skills

AI research

Model compression

Post-training quantization

PyTorch

C/C++

Python

Shell scripting

OpenVINO

Education

Ph.D. in AI/CS/EE/Automation

Tools

vLLM

Ollama

OpenVINO

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description:

The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge AI research and engineering at Intel Labs China, collaborating closely with team members to develop efficient algorithmic solutions for accelerating large AI models that power agentic and physical AI systems. The role will focus particularly on pioneering algorithmic innovations that enable the efficient deployment of these models across Intel computing platforms for client, edge, cloud, and data center applications.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. graduate in AI, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
• Strong technical expertise in developing innovative AI algorithms for compressing and accelerating state-of-the-art models that address critical business needs.
• Hands-on experience with post-training quantization, particularly 4-bit and 1.58-bit quantization of large AI models such as LLMs, VLMs, and VLAs, is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with a range of AI inference frameworks, such as vLLM, Ollama, and OpenVINO.
• Proficiency in PyTorch, C/C++, and scripting languages such as Python and Shell.
• Self-motivation and a strong passion for cutting-edge AI research.

Job Type:

College Grad

Shift:

Shift 1 (China)

Primary Location:

PRC, Beijing

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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