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Cloud Software Development Engineer
Intel Corporation · 🇺🇸 US, Arizona, Phoenix
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 1,731 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1,112 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Intel Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles78 certified filings for “Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in AZ: $111k–$140k, median $120k. Most were filed at wage level II (59%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 1,731 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1,112 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Details: Job Description: The Role and Impact As a Cloud Software Development Engineer in the System Simulation and Modeling (SSM) organization, you will design, develop, and optimize software solutions that enable Intel's next generation platforms before silicon is available. You will contribute to innovations in simulation, system software, automation, and cloud infrastructure that accelerate firmware and software development across Intel product lines. In this role, you will work closely with firmware engineers, operating system developers, architects, silicon designers, and software teams to develop high-fidelity development environments and shift-left solutions that improve product quality, reduce execution risk, and accelerate time-to-market. Your work will directly contribute to Intel's skills to develop, integrate, validate, and optimize complex system software stacks in a modern cloud-based development ecosystem. You will be expected to independently drive technical solutions, solve complex system-level problems, and deliver high-quality software from design through deployment. About the Team The System Simulation and Modeling (SSM) team is part of the Product Enablement Solutions Group (PESG). We are transforming how Intel firmware and software are developed, integrated, and validated through advanced simulation, modeling, automation, and cloud technologies. Our team develops large-scale system simulation platforms that enable software development and validation months before silicon availability. These capabilities are critical to Intel's product execution strategy, reducing schedule risk while accelerating innovation across Data Center, AI, and emerging platform technologies. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Design, develop, debug, validate, and optimize software solutions supporting simulation, system modeling, automation, and cloud-based development environments. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand firmware, drivers, operating systems, middleware, and SDK requirements and deliver solutions that enable shift-left development. • Develop scalable software and automation frameworks that improve developer productivity and product readiness. • Analyze and resolve complex technical issues involving system software, simulation environments, firmware, and hardware-software interactions. • Apply AI-assisted development practices and automation techniques to improve engineering efficiency and software quality. • Exercise sound technical judgment to remove obstacles, evaluate tradeoffs, and deliver robust solutions. • Identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability, automation, and scalability across development workflows. • Participate in technical reviews and contribute to engineering best practices across the team. A successful candidate will demonstrate the following behavioral traits: • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering high-quality solutions. • Effective communication and collaboration skills, willing to work across geographically distributed teams. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications , you must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of experience. OR • Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of experience, OR • PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 1+ years of experience Experience should be in: • Software development or related technical disciplines. • Developing and debugging