Middleware Development Engineer

Intel; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 111,000 - 211,000; Full time

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Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Vacation

Job summary

Intel's Communication Runtimes team is seeking a Middleware Development Engineer to optimize software communication libraries for HPC and AI workloads at scale. You will identify bottlenecks in the oneCCL library running large-scale AI workloads and help design performance improvements.

You will collaborate with teams working on SHMEM, MPI, and GPUs to maximize low latency, high bandwidth, and reliability across Intel architectures. This on-site role supports climate modeling and AI systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Master/PhD with 3+ years / 1+ years / 3 months software development experience
• Experience in distributed computing systems, HPC libraries (MPI/SHMEM/oneCCL/NCCL)
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming
• Experience in Linux environments
• Experience multithreaded programming
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving

Responsibilities

• Identify performance bottlenecks and features for Argonne AI COE workloads
• Optimize distributed runtime software for low latency and high bandwidth
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define specs
• Troubleshoot issues across hardware/software stack layers
• Contribute to innovations for HPC/AI at scale
• Partner with engineering/architecture to maximize performance

Job description

• GPU software development.

Job Details

Job Description:

The Role and Impact

Join Intel's Communication Runtimes team to shape the future of High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). As a Middleware Development Engineer, you will design, build, and optimize software communication libraries that enable breakthrough scientific discoveries and machine learning innovations at scale. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside top scientists and engineers on projects that drive impactful advancements in climate modeling, drug discovery, and AI systems.

You will contribute to the success of the new Argonne AI Center Of Excellence, a partnership between Intel and Argonne National Labs. This role shall focus on identifying performance bottlenecks and any functional limitations found inside Intel's oneCCL collective communications library when running key AI workloads at large scale. After identifying key issues that impact functionality and performance, you will help design and implement performance optimizations and other improvements in the oneCCL library that maximize the utility of the system.

You will work as part of a larger team that develops other next-generation communication libraries, such as Intel SHMEM and Intel MPI, ensuring exceptional performance in distributed computing environments. Your innovative work will optimize performance across Intel's cutting-edge GPUs and CPUs, empowering HPC and AI applications to achieve low latency, high bandwidth, and maximum reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify performance bottlenecks and additional features necessary to run Argonne AI COE workloads.
• Optimize runtime software for distributed computing systems, ensuring optimal latency and bandwidth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical specifications and software requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across multiple hardware and software stack layers.
• Contribute to software innovations that enhance HPC and AI capabilities at unprecedented scale.
• Partner with engineering and architecture teams to maximize performance on Intel architectures.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or STEM-related field with 3+ yrs. of experience in software development. OR
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or STEM-related field with 1+ yrs. of experience in software development. OR
• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or STEM-related field with 3+ months of experience in software development.
• 3+ years of experience in at least one of the following:
• Distributed computing systems.
• HPC communication libraries (examples being: MPI, SHMEM, or oneCCL/NCCL).
• GPU software development.
• Network communication stack development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or STEM-related field.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming.
• Experience developing in Linux environments.
• Background in multithreaded programming.
• Experience in runtime performance optimization, improving communications latency or throughput.
• Background in developing software for GPUs and collective communication libraries.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex software challenges.
• Passion for driving meaningful advancements in scientific computing.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations

US, Massachusetts, Beaver Brook, US, Texas, Austin

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: $111,030.00 - 211,200.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location 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.

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