Senior AI Algorithm Engineer in oneDNN

Intel Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Meal card / cafeteria benefits

Job summary

Intel Corporation seeks a Software Development Engineer to advance oneDNN, a cross‑platform, open‑source library for DL. You will design and optimize features for Intel CPUs, Graphics, and discrete GPUs, perform performance tuning, and collaborate across teams to ensure strong integration with the AI ecosystem.

The role emphasizes low‑level optimization, parallel programming, and open‑source engagement, with a focus on high‑throughput inference and training across Intel hardware generations.

Qualifications

• BSc, MSc or PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years in C++, algorithms/DS, and low-level performance optimizations (GPU preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize oneDNN features for Intel processors and GPUs.
• Perform performance analysis to boost inference/training throughput.
• Develop hardware-specific parallel algorithms and memory-layout optimizations.
• Contribute to assembly-level programming and low-level tuning for Intel microarchitectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate with the AI ecosystem.

Skills

C++

Algorithms

Low-level optimizations

HPC apps development

Machine learning basics

Parallel programming

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in Mathematics, Physics, CS or related field

Tools

OpenCL

CUDA

SYCL/DPC++

C for Metal or similar

Linux development

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description:

The Software and AI (SAI) organization is seeking a highly skilled Software Development Engineer to contribute to the development and optimization of oneDNN, a complex, cross‑platform, open‑source performance library for deep learning applications (https://github.com/uxlfoundation/oneDNN).

oneDNN is a critical and highly visible component of Intel’s AI strategy, powering industry‑leading frameworks such as OpenVINO, TensorFlow, PyTorch, ONNX Runtime, and many others.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of AI algorithms, low‑level performance engineering, and cutting‑edge Intel hardware, enabling state‑of‑the‑art neural network performance across CPUs, integrated graphics, and discrete GPUs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize new features and algorithms for oneDNN targeting Intel processors, Intel Processor Graphics, and Intel discrete GPUs.

• Perform performance analysis and optimization to achieve best‑in‑class deep‑learning inference and training throughput on current and next‑generation Intel platforms.

• Develop hardware‑specific parallel algorithms, including multithreading, vectorization, and memory‑layout optimizations.

• Contribute to assembly‑level programming and low‑level performance tuning for Intel microarchitectures.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across software engineering, architecture, and AI performance to ensure strong integration with Intel’s broader AI ecosystem.

• Engage with the open‑source community, participate in code reviews, and maintain high‑quality coding and documentation standards.

Why Join Us

• Work on a global, high‑impact open‑source AI project used across leading deep‑learning frameworks.

• Influence AI performance across Intel’s full hardware roadmap, from CPUs to GPUs.

• Collaborate with top experts in deep learning, HPC, compilers, and systems optimization.

• Contribute to technology adopted by millions of developers worldwide.

• Engage with a highly visible open‑source product and the latest Intel hardware generations.

• Enjoy a safe, flexible, and supportive work environment—remote or onsite—focused on employee well‑being.

• Benefit from flexible working hours.

• Access a comprehensive benefits package: stock program, annual and quarterly bonuses, pension plan, medical and life insurance for you and your family, peer‑to‑peer recognition, meal card, Multisport card, holiday card, employee discounts, events, and more.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSc, MSc or PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or in a related field
• 5+ years of experience in the following areas:
  • C++
  • Algorithms and data structures, or Mathematical background
  • Low‑level Performance Optimizations, preferably on GPUs

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years+ High‑performance computing (HPC) applications development
• 1 year+ Machine learning and deep learning algorithms
• 1 year+ Agile software development environment
• 1 year+ Intel development tools.
• Software libraries design and architecture
• Background in Linear algebra solvers, matrix‑vector operations, or Fast Fourier Transforms
• Software development on Linux
• GPU optimizations (OpenCL, CUDA, SYCL/DPC++, C for Metal or similar)
• Parallel programming (OpenMP, TBB, or MPI)

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

US, California, Santa Clara

Business group:

Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE): Deliver breakthrough silicon and platform solutions that deliver industry‑leading products today while also defining the next generation of computing experiences.

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

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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: $195,200.00-275,580.00 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.

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