System Software Intern: Firmware, Drivers & OS (Hybrid)

intel; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel is seeking a System Software Engineering PhD Intern in Hillsboro, OR. You will design, develop, and validate system software across firmware, drivers, OS, and middleware to optimize Intel platforms for specific domains and market segments.

You will collaborate on cross-stack software optimization and contribute to reference platform development. The role emphasizes hands-on projects, learning, and building career-relevant skills within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• PhD candidate in engineering, CS, physics or mathematics.
• Minimum 1 year programming experience in C/C++, Java or Python.
• Preferred familiarity with computational geometry, AI/ML, numerical optimization or scientific computing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate system software across firmware, drivers, OS, 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 exploring new methodologies in system software engineering.
• Learn and apply technical knowledge while building career-relevant skills.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Python

Education

PhD candidate in Engineering/CS/Physics/Math

Job description

Intel is seeking a System Software Engineering PhD Intern in Hillsboro, OR. You will design, develop, and validate system software across firmware, drivers, OS, and middleware to optimize Intel platforms for specific domains and market segments.

You will collaborate on cross-stack software optimization and contribute to reference platform development. The role emphasizes hands-on projects, learning, and building career-relevant skills within a hybrid work model.