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AI Software Engineering Graduate Intern
Intel Corporation · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
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 roles139 certified filings for “Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in CA: $144k–$178k, median $156k. Most were filed at wage level III (52%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% 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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Sponsor Radar — Intel Corporation
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 Join Intel as an AI Software Engineering Graduate Intern, where you'll actively contribute to the creation and optimization of AI workload solutions. In this role, you will focus on reproducing AI inference workloads, analyzing system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and translating insights to support hardware/software co-design. This hands-on opportunity allows you to gain practical experience in shaping the next generation of AI systems while enhancing your technical knowledge and skills. Business group Intel's Data Center Group (DCG) drives innovation in data-centric technologies, delivering solutions that power global data centers and enable advanced computing capabilities for enterprise and cloud environments. As part of DCG, you will join a collaborative engineering environment dedicated to accelerating AI adoption through cutting-edge hardware and software integration, contributing to Intel's mission of transforming data-driven technologies. Key Responsibilities - Collaborate on profiling and optimizing AI algorithms, frameworks, and software architectures for performance and accuracy. - Reproduce real-world production AI inference workloads and develop representative workload profiles. - Conduct performance analysis across software and hardware stacks, identifying system bottlenecks. - Translate workload insights to support hardware/software co-design initiatives for AI systems. - Assist in applied research and integration of hardware/software solutions for advanced AI systems. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications - Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field with 0-1 years of hands-on experience in the domain, showcasing skills gained through internships, academic projects, coursework, or hands-on training, OR a Master's degree in a relevant field with no prior professional experience. - Proficiency in Python programming for experimentation and development. - Fundamental knowledge of AI algorithms, models, and workload development. - Familiarity with AI frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow. - Basic understanding of computer architecture concepts, performance analysis, and profiling techniques. Preferred Qualifications - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment. - Interest in AI systems research and real-world AI applications across diverse domains. Bring your creativity, passion, and unique perspective to Intel, and be part of shaping the future of AI technologies. Apply today and take the next step in your journey toward innovation. Job Type: Student / Intern Shift: Shift 1 (China) Primary Location: PRC, Shanghai Additional Locations: PRC, Beijing 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. * 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