Software Engineering Manager

The Role and Impact

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of talented software engineers and architects dedicated to developing and validating cutting‑edge software solutions for Intel's product segments or technologies. Your leadership will drive the success of software initiatives across the stack, from firmware and drivers to operating systems, applications, and platforms. By fostering collaboration, setting clear goals, and enabling the professional growth of your team, you will ensure high‑quality deliverables and a productive, inclusive work environment.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers and architects to deliver high‑quality software solutions.
• Oversee the design, development, validation, debugging, and optimization of software across multiple layers of the technology stack, including firmware, drivers, operating systems, applications, and platforms.
• Define clear objectives, set measurable goals, and foster accountability for team performance.
• Drive execution excellence by managing resources, timelines, and deliverables to ensure project success.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including hardware engineering and product management, to align software development with Intel's strategic objectives.
• Serve as a role model for Intel's values by inspiring trust, developing the capabilities of others, and creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued.
• Actively engage with customers to understand their needs, provide support, and integrate feedback into product improvements.

• Setting technical direction and engineering strategy.
• Performance management, hiring, coaching, and career development.
• Driving execution through goal setting and accountability.
• Cross‑functional collaboration with hardware, validation, architecture, and product teams.
• Communicating effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering and Mathematics
• 20+ years of software development experience.
• 5+ years of direct people‑management experience leading software engineering teams.
• Proven experience delivering complex software products through the full development lifecycle (requirements, design, development, validation, release, and support).
• Strong technical depth in relevant domains such as system software, firmware, GPU/graphics software, AI/ML software, cloud or distributed systems.

• Strong C/C++ expertise.
• Experience with device drivers (KMD/UMD).
• Knowledge of graphics APIs such as:
  • DirectX
  • Vulkan
  • OpenGL
• Experience working with hardware bring‑up, emulation, validation, and silicon enablement.

Job Type: Experienced Hire

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary

Location:

US, California, Santa Clara
Additional Locations:
Business group:
At the Data Center Group (DCG)

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.

This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position.

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.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $- USD.

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on‑site at their assigned Intel site and off‑site.