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Software Research Engineering - (PhD Intern)

Intel

Company websiteintel.com (Intel, opens in new tab)

Base salary From $149,598

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Hillsboro, OR

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  • LocationHillsboro, OR
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About this job

Job Details:

Job Description: 

The Role and Impact


As a Software Solutions Engineering PhD Intern, you will contribute to the development of integrated software solutions tailored to customer and platform needs. Your work will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to combine system-level understanding with application development, enabling scalable and optimized solutions. You will also build essential skills and explore future career opportunities through hands-on experience and impactful projects that align with Intel's business goals.

Business group


The Intel Foundry team is dedicated to driving innovation and delivering cutting-edge solutions to meet customer and platform requirements. This group focuses on enabling Intel's mission of creating world-changing technology, contributing to advancements in hardware, firmware, and software engineering. Joining this team means becoming part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that supports Intel's vision and fosters your professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop integrated software solutions by combining system-level understanding with application development.

  • Assist in solution architecture design, feature prototyping, and performance analysis for diverse workloads and environments.

  • Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and customer engineering teams to deliver scalable and optimized solutions.

  • Refactor, consolidate, and standardize yield reports.

  • Develop frameworks to optimize interconnectivity and report consolidation, enabling developer collaboration.

  • Create design UI style guidelines and assets for reporting tools.

  • Explore new analytic capabilities to provide additional impact on software and system performance.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be pursuing a PhD in Computer Science or a related field.

  • Strong computational capabilities and problem-solving skills.

  • Proficiency in Python and SQL for programming, analytics, and reporting.

  • Basic understanding of semiconductor defect analysis workflows.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with PDF Extension is a plus but not required.

  • Knowledge of JSL and Power BI for programming, analytics, and reporting.

  • Familiarity with industry trends or prior exposure to analytic tools is advantageous.

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a focus on collaboration across disciplines.

  • Enthusiasm for learning and applying new concepts in a fast-paced and innovative environment.


This is your opportunity to shape the future of technology while gaining invaluable experience in a dynamic, collaborative environment. We are excited to see how your expertise and passion will make an impact on our team.

Job Type:

Student / Intern

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

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: $149,598.00-149,602.00 USDThe range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Our standard internship rates are based on your degree, location, and the job role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location and job role 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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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.

Source: Intel on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($149,598) is above 52% of the 38 Software Engineering roles in Oregon listed on this site; 3 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $148,500; the middle half runs from $126,720 to $164,075.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Intel roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Intel roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Software Research Engineering - (PhD Intern) (this listing)From $149,598
Software Solutions PhD Intern New 2027From $149,598
System Software Engineering - PhD InternFrom $149,598
Software Engineering - PhD InternFrom $149,598
Senior Reliability PDK and TFM engineerFrom $149,600
Operations Research EngineerFrom $149,600
EDA Tool Software EngineerFrom $149,600

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Intel roles · How to read the bar

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Observed since
Employer-stated posting date
2026-10-08
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Location as the employer wrote it: US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $149,598.00-149,602.00 USD

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