AI Software Engineering PhD Intern

Intel Corporation; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 171,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Vacation days

Job summary

Intel Corporation in the United States is inviting a PhD candidate intern to contribute to AI software development and optimization across computer vision, ML, and DL domains. You will help implement and tune models, work on hardware-software integration, and collaborate with product teams on scalable AI solutions.

The internship emphasizes hands-on projects, learning opportunities, and alignment with Intel business goals, with on-site work in Arizona (Phoenix area) and opportunities to explore

Qualifications

• PhD candidate in AI-related field with emphasis on federated learning, CV, or multiscale attention.
• GPA 3.0+ and strong academic record.
• Experience with Python, C++, PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV; strong math foundations.

Responsibilities

• Assist design and optimization of AI software across CV/ML domains.
• Collaborate with teams to deploy AI solutions.
• Explore research opportunities and projects supporting Intel goals.

Skills

Python

C++

PyTorch

TensorFlow

OpenCV

Git

Docker

MLOps

Cloud concepts

Education

PhD Candidate in AI/CS

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Job description

Job Details: Job Description

Contributes to the design, development, and optimization of AI software solutions including algorithms, frameworks, and AI software architectures across domains such as computer vision, machine learning, and deep learning. Assists in implementing and tuning models for performance and accuracy, applied research, and hardware - software integration. May also include the creation of AI software solutions in partnership with internal product teams and external partners as well as system level deployment to enable scalable and efficient AI solutions. As an intern, learns and applies knowledge, builds skills, and explores future career opportunities through hands-on experience and projects that support Intel business goals in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications PhD Candidate from an accredited engineering or computer science program with emphasis on Artificial Intelligence, in particular on topics related to federated learning, image classification, or multiscale attention for object detection, computer vision, image processing, and feature engineering.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA or higher and proven track record of academic success.
• Research/Course work on explainability tools.
• Data engineering and preparation: data engineering, feature engineering, data imbalance, noisy dataset
• Strong grasp of linear algebra, statistics, and probability.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication skills.
• Self-motivation, and teamwork.
• Experience or skills in the following languages:
  • Python
  • C++
  • PyTorch
  • TensorFlow
  • OpenCV
• Familiarity with Git, cloud, cloud concepts, containers, docker and MLOps.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in deploying AI applications in production environments, requiring high levels of precision and accuracy.
• Experience in working within the semiconductor industry or similar.
• Research: First-author publications in top CV conferences (CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS).
• A portfolio with projects in CV/Image AI (e.g., open-source contributions, research papers/projects)

Job Information

Job Type: Student / Intern

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, Arizona, Phoenix

Additional Locations: US, Oregon, Hillsboro

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: $170,598.00-170,602.00 USD The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations.

Our standard internship rates are based on your degree, location, and the job role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location and job role 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 your hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.