AI Solution Architect - Graduate Intern

Intel Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an AI Infrastructure Solution Architect Intern to join our AI Platforms team. You will work with experienced engineers on AI accelerator platforms, multi‑node clusters, system validation, and AI workload benchmarking.

This internship offers hands‑on experience across AI infrastructure, system software, cluster operations, firmware debugging, and end‑to‑end AI solution development, with emphasis on AI systems, Linux, and large‑scale computing

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing Master's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or AI/ML or related fields.
• Experience with Python programming.
• Familiarity with Linux command line and system administration concepts.
• Understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, networking, or distributed systems.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex engineering or technical problems through coursework, research, personal projects, robotics competitions, hackathons, open‑source contributions, or previous internships.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• AI Infrastructure and Cluster Operations: Assist in deploying and validating AI accelerator systems and multi-node AI clusters. Support cluster bring‑up activities, including system provisioning, software installation, and health verification.
• System Debugging and Validation: Analyze hardware, firmware, driver, and software logs to identify failures. Assist with validation of BIOS, firmware, and system software configurations.
• AI/ML Workloads: Deploy and evaluate AI models using frameworks such as PyTorch and vLLM. Benchmark AI workloads and identify performance bottlenecks.
• Automation and Tool Development: Develop Python‑based tools to automate testing, monitoring, and data collection. Create dashboards, scripts, and utilities for cluster management and diagnostics.
• End‑to‑End AI Solutions: Participate in building end‑to‑end AI solutions, such as generative AI, agentic AI, computer vision, robotics, or intelligent automation projects.

Skills

Python programming

Linux command line

Computer architecture

Operating systems

Networking

Distributed systems

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/AI

Tools

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Docker

Git

Job description

Job Details: Job Description:

Intel is seeking an AI Infrastructure Solution Architect Intern to join our AI Platforms team. As an intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers to support AI accelerator platforms, cluster deployments, system validation, and AI workload benchmarking. This role provides hands‑on experience across AI infrastructure, system software, cluster operations, firmware debugging, and end‑to‑end AI solution development. The ideal candidate is passionate about AI systems, computer architecture, Linux, and large‑scale computing environments, and enjoys solving complex technical problems.

Responsibilities

• AI Infrastructure and Cluster Operations: Assist in deploying and validating AI accelerator systems and multi-node AI clusters. Support cluster bring‑up activities, including system provisioning, software installation, and health verification. Execute performance benchmarks and collect system telemetry. Help troubleshoot system, networking, and software issues in AI environments.


• System Debugging and Validation: Analyze hardware, firmware, driver, and software logs to identify failures. Assist with validation of BIOS, firmware, and system software configurations. Support development of test plans and automated validation workflows. Participate in root‑cause investigations of system performance and stability issues.


• AI/ML Workloads: Deploy and evaluate AI models using frameworks such as PyTorch and vLLM. Benchmark AI workloads and identify performance bottlenecks. Assist in reproducing customer‑reported issues in lab environments. Contribute to optimization studies for AI inference and training workloads.


• Automation and Tool Development: Develop Python‑based tools to automate testing, monitoring, and data collection. Create dashboards, scripts, and utilities for cluster management and diagnostics. Contribute to documentation, runbooks, and technical knowledge bases.


• End‑to‑End AI Solutions: Participate in building end‑to‑end AI solutions, such as generative AI, agentic AI, computer vision, robotics, or intelligent automation projects. Work with cross‑functional teams to integrate hardware, software, AI models, and applications into complete solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing Master's in: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or AI/ML or related fields


• Experience with Python programming.


• Familiarity with Linux command line and system administration concepts.


• Understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, networking, or distributed systems.


• Demonstrated ability to solve complex engineering or technical problems through coursework, research, personal projects, robotics competitions, hackathons, open‑source contributions, or previous internships.


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.


• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills - Experience with: Python, C/C++, or Bash scripting Linux/Unix environments Git and software development workflows Docker or containerized applications Familiarity with: PyTorch, TensorFlow, or other AI frameworks LLMs, RAG, agentic AI, or generative AI applications Cloud or cluster computing environments GPU or AI accelerator technologies

Project Experience - Coursework, research, personal projects, or internships involving: AI/ML applications Robotics systems Autonomous systems Computer vision Distributed computing High‑performance computing (HPC) End‑to‑end AI solution development

Soft Skills: Strong communication and presentation skills. Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies. Ability to diagnose problems systematically and communicate findings clearly.

What You Will Learn

• AI accelerator and cluster architecture


• AI infrastructure deployment and operations


• System-level debugging and performance optimization


• AI model deployment and benchmarking


• Automation, monitoring, and validation frameworks


• Customer‑facing AI solution development and deployment best practices

Job Type

Student / Intern

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, California, Santa Clara

Position of Trust

N/A

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. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel. Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $133,498.00-133,502.00 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

• 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.

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