System Software Engineering Intern
Intel Corporation
Posted: February 27, 2026
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Quick Summary
Design, develop and validate system software across multiple layers of the software stack, including firmware, drivers, operating systems, and middleware, with a focus on Intel platforms and technologies.
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Job Description
Job Details:
Job Description:
Contributes to the design, development, and validation of system software across one or more layers of the software stack including firmware, drivers, operating systems, and/or middleware to enable Intel platforms and technologies. Engages in crossstack software optimization and contributes to reference platform development for specific domains and market segments. As an intern, learns and applies knowledge, builds skills, and explores future career opportunities through handson experience and projects that support Intel business goals in a collaborative environment.
Qualifications:
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.
- Fast learning capability proven
- In-depth knowledge in modern CPU architectures
- Excellent understanding of system software stack from FW through OS/driver to higher level frameworks/app, with experience in software development
- Technical curiosity, adaptability in varieties of system software domains (across different OS, middle layers, as well as component domains)
- Excellent English skills
Job Type:
Student / Intern
Shift:
Shift 1 (China)
Primary Location:
PRC, Shanghai
Additional Locations:
Business group:
The Software Team drives customer value by enabling differentiated experiences through leadership AI technologies and foundational software stacks, products, and services. The group is responsible for developing the holistic strategy for client and data center software in collaboration with OSVs, ISVs, developers, partners and OEMs. The group delivers specialized NPU IP to enable the AI PC and GPU IP to support all of Intel's market segments. The group also has HW and SW engineering experts responsible for delivering IP, SOCs, runtimes, and platforms to support the CPU and GPU/accelerator roadmap, inclusive of integrated and discrete graphics.
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
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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