AI Software Engineering PhD Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock bonuses

Vacation

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Phoenix, AZ is looking for an AI software intern to contribute to the design, development, and optimization of AI solutions across computer vision, machine learning, and deep learning.

You will learn through hands-on projects, collaborate with internal product teams and external partners, and pursue future career opportunities while supporting Intel business goals in a collaborative on-site environment.

Qualifications

• PhD studies in AI with emphasis on federated learning, CV, or multiscale attention for object detection
• GPA ≥ 3.0 and strong academic record
• Explainability tools research or coursework
• Data engineering and feature engineering experience
• Foundations in linear algebra, statistics, probability
• Strong communication and teamwork
• Familiarity with Git, cloud concepts, containers (Docker) and MLOps

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, development, and optimization of AI software across CV/ML/DL domains
• Assist in implementing and tuning models for performance and accuracy
• Collaborate with internal product teams and external partners on AI solutions
• Support system-level deployment for scalable AI solutions
• Engage in applied research through hands-on projects

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

PhD Candidate in AI/CS program

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

Python

C++

PyTorch

TensorFlow

OpenCV

Git

Docker

MLOps

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, and 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.

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.
• 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 our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.