PhD Intern: System Software Engineer (Cross-Stack)

Intel Corporation; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 151,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock bonuses

Retirement plan

Vacation

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Hillsboro, OR, seeks a PhD intern to contribute to the design, development, and validation of system software across firmware, drivers, OS, and middleware. The role spans cross-stack optimization and reference platform work to support Intel platforms in various market segments.

The internship requires ongoing PhD studies, 1+ year of programming in C/C++, Java or Python, and a Summer 2027 3-month commitment with a 3.5+ GPA preferred. Hybrid work model available.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or Mathematics.
• At least 1 year programming experience in C/C++, Java or Python.
• Willing to complete a 3-month internship in Hillsboro, OR during Summer 2027.
• GPA 3.5 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate system software across firmware, drivers, operating systems, and middleware.
• Collaborate on cross-stack software optimization for platforms and technologies.
• Contribute to reference platform development for targeted domains and market segments.
• Engage in hands-on projects that explore new methodologies and solutions in system software engineering.
• Learn and apply technical knowledge while building career-relevant skills in a collaborative environment.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Python

Computational geometry

Artificial Intelligence

Numerical optimization

Scientific computing

Education

PhD candidate

Job description

Intel Corporation in Hillsboro, OR, seeks a PhD intern to contribute to the design, development, and validation of system software across firmware, drivers, OS, and middleware. The role spans cross-stack optimization and reference platform work to support Intel platforms in various market segments.

The internship requires ongoing PhD studies, 1+ year of programming in C/C++, Java or Python, and a Summer 2027 3-month commitment with a 3.5+ GPA preferred. Hybrid work model available.