Software Enabling and Optimization Engineer

Intel

Hillsboro, Oregon

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), Analysis Skills, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Computer Science, Computer Skills, Customer Acquisition, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Debugging Skills, Device Drivers, Docker, Ecosystems, Establish Priorities, Ethernet, Feasibility Analysis, Git, GitHub, Hardware Debugging, IP (Internet Protocol), Intel Product Family, Jenkins, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Load Balancing, Make Compilation Utility, Marketing/Sales Collateral, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Network Administration/Management, Network Debugging, Network Operations Center, Network Support, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Operating Systems, Packet Processing, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Programming Tools, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, RPM, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Release Notes, Requirements Management, Scalable System Development, Software Debugging, Software Development, Systems Administration/Management, Test Case, Testing, Ubuntu, Unix Shell Programming, Use Cases, Virtualization, Web Server, White Papers
LOCATION
Hillsboro, Oregon
POSTED
15 days ago

Job Details:

Job Description: 

Join an enthusiastic team of engineers in Intel's Networking Solutions Group (NSG) focused on enabling next generation programmable Infrastructure Processing Units (IPUs) with our lead customers as part of the Customer Experience Support (CES) organization. Intel brings decades of leadership in networking, virtualization, packet processing, storage, and security to a new class of IPU products that accelerate host networking functions and support emerging use cases such as security, virtualization, storage, load balancing, and data path optimization.

Working closely with major cloud service providers and Intel development teams, you will help deliver customized IPU based solutions that enhance isolation, security, performance, and system management for our customers.

Projects and Responsibilities:

  • Define and develop targeted IPU solutions to meet cloud service providers' requirements and support their deployment into production environments.
  • Develop and execute system level use case and workload testing, including debugging and verification of IPU software packages across platforms and OS versions.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering teams and customers to enable rapid debugging and issue resolution.
  • Create technical collaterals such as release notes, application notes, user guides, and white papers to simplify customer design and adoption of Intel IPU solutions.
  • Engage with technologists across Intel and the broader industry, developers, and project managers to evaluate requirement feasibility, set development priorities, communicate solutions, and identify customer gaps that influence engineering direction

Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications 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. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of industry experience, or master's degree with 2+ years of industry experience in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.

2+ Years of experience with the following technical skills:

  • Proven knowledge and experience with object-oriented programming and Python, including strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with build and development tools and systems such as git, GitHub, RPM, makefiles, shell scripting, Docker, and Jenkins.
  • Working knowledge of at least one major Linux distribution (e.g., Ubuntu or Red Hat), including networking stacks and drivers.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong communication and influencing skills with a customer-focused attitude and mindset.
  • Motivation to take on new product enablement challenges, with demonstrated experience supporting customers directly.
  • Experience with system level server or network debugging across hardware, software, and firmware.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Ethernet products and ecosystems for enterprise and datacenter environments.
  • Broad system level experience with P4 and/or DPDK software development environments.
  • Experience implementing datacenter storage, packet processing, and/or RDMA technologies.
  • System admin or network admin-level experience with largescale datacenter workloads (e.g., databases, load balancers, web servers, switch configuration) is a plus.

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

US, California, Santa Clara

Business group:

The Central Engineering Group (CEG) is Intel's data-driven organization that builds scalable engineering solutions across three pillars: Product Enablement (IP, tools, and methodologies), Custom ASIC (leveraging existing IP for custom silicon), and Foundry Enablement (supporting top customers and validating technologies). The team focuses on customer-driven, end-to-end solutions with short development cycles to deliver measurable business impact across Intel's product and foundry businesses.

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

N/A

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: $111,030.00-211,200.00 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. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

 

 

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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