Compiler Engineering Intern

We are hiring a Compiler Engineer Intern to contribute to Intel's compiler software stack.

You will work with experienced compiler and hardware architecture engineers on a scoped project that may involve compiler features, MLIR-based intermediate representations, Triton or other Domain Specific Languages (DSLs), optimization, code generation, runtime or offload support, debug information, testing infrastructure, performance analysis, or developer tools.

Projects may involve connecting software capabilities to AI frameworks such as PyTorch, inference engines such as vLLM and SGLang, and machine-learning model ecosystems such as DeepSeek, Hugging Face, and Qimi. You will investigate technical problems, implement and test solutions, analyze results, and communicate findings to the team. This opportunity is designed for an undergraduate student who wants to build practical compiler-engineering experience and apply foundational computer science concepts to production software.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, implementation, testing, or analysis of compiler and runtime technologies.
• Develop and debug software in C or C++ within a large, collaborative codebase.
• Create or improve tests, reproduce defects, analyze failures, and help deliver reliable solutions.
• Evaluate functional correctness, compile-time behavior, runtime performance, or code quality, as applicable to the project.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and project planning with mentors and team members.
• Document designs, experiments, results, and lessons learned, and present project outcomes to the team.
• Contribute to open-source projects when aligned with the assigned work.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Informatics, or a related technical discipline (able to maintain student status for at least 1 year).
• Coursework or project experience in data structures, algorithms, computer architecture, operating systems, programming languages, or compiler construction.
• Experience programming in C or C++ through coursework, research, personal projects, or prior internships.
• Experience using software development and debugging tools in a Linux or similar development environment.

• Compiler-related coursework or project experience, including parsing, intermediate representations, optimization, code generation, or runtimes.
• Familiarity with LLVM, MLIR, Clang, Flang, SYCL/DPC++, Triton, OpenMP, CUDA, or another compiler or parallel-programming ecosystem.
• Knowledge of CPU or GPU architecture, heterogeneous computing, or systems programming.
• Familiarity with AI frameworks such as PyTorch, inference engines such as vLLM and SGLang, and machine-learning model ecosystems such as DeepSeek, Hugging Face, and Qimi.
• Tile-base programming model knowledge
• GPU Compute kernel writing experience
• Experience with Git, automated testing, continuous integration, performance analysis, or open-source development.
• Technical contributions such as code, patches, reviews, research, publications, or substantial academic projects.

• Curiosity and willingness to learn unfamiliar technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently on scoped tasks while seeking guidance when needed.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to high-quality engineering.

Bring your passion, curiosity, and your engineering drive to Intel, and help shape how the next generation of AI workloads runs on Intel hardware.