GPU AI Kernel Engineer

Job Description

Intel is shaping the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. Our work in pushing forward fields like AI, analytics, and cloud‑to‑edge technology is at the heart of countless innovations. With a career at Intel, you’ll have the opportunity to use technology to power major breakthroughs and create enhancements that improve our everyday quality of life.

Join us and help make the future more wonderful for everyone.

AI software framework group is responsible for development of all the AI Frameworks to enable Intel’s AI HW roadmap. This group focuses on developing AI software from kernel (such as matrix multiplication) to higher level frameworks (such as inference engine). The group works closely with other Intel groups (lower‑level stacks close to operating systems and higher‑level stacks for cluster‑level scheduling) so that the end‑to‑end software stack is developed for Intel hardware roadmap.

In this position, you will be responsible for prototyping, developing GPU kernels, integrating them into AI frameworks, and optimizing them for Intel hardware platforms.

• Develop complex code with C++ templates for optimal GPU kernels.
• Understand how PyTorch or similar frameworks use AI kernels and design the interfaces.
• Interact with partner teams to understand requirements and convert them to tangible action items for development.
• Develop architectural documents to set direction for the larger team.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills including technical details and concepts.
• Willingness to mentor engineers and solve complex problems with clear direction of requirements.
• Willingness to adhere to specific timelines and deliver quality software products.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years or Master’s degree and 3+ years’ experience or Ph.D and 1+ year of experience in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Aerospace engineering, applied mathematics, mechanical engineering, or related technical disciplines.
• 3+ years of experience in complex C++ template‑based development such as meta level programming.
• 2+ years’ experience with GPU architecture.
• 2+ years’ experience with SYCL / CUDA knowledge.

• Experience with GEMM kernels.
• AI kernel developments (such as flash attention, MoE).
• Understanding of overall AI software stack.
• Understanding of PyTorch architecture.

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. Go to Intel Benefits | Intel Careers for details of benefits available to you. Intel reserves the right to modify, change or discontinue benefit plans at any time in its sole discretion.

Experienced Hire

Shift 1 (United States of America)

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Santa Clara

As a member of the Chief Technology Office, Artificial Intelligence, and Network and Edge Group (CTO AI NEX), you will be committed to strategically penetrating the AI market by delivering disruptive and transformative solutions. Your focus will be on leveraging technology innovation and incubation to drive commercial success, ensuring that advancements create significant value. The team is dedicated to driving the software‑defined transformation of the world’s networks profitably, setting new standards for efficiency and connectivity.

Through these priorities, you aim to lead the way in technological evolution and redefine the future of global networks.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national…