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Intel Corporation

GPU Driver and Graphics Performance Engineer

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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.
  • 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.
  • What Intel Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles20 certified filings for “Graphics Hardware Engineer” (Computer Hardware Engineers) in CA: $136k–$199k, median $167k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-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 roles
20 certified filings for “Graphics Hardware Engineer” (Computer Hardware Engineers) in CA: $136k–$199k, median $167k. Most were filed at wage level IV (50%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

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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About the role

Job Details: Job Description: The world is transforming - and so is Intel. Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technology advancements and experiences in the world. With a legacy of relentless innovation and a commitment to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth, our diverse and brilliant teams are continually searching for tomorrow's technology and revel in the challenge that changing the world for the better brings. We work every single day to design and manufacture silicon products that empower people's digital lives. Come join us and do something wonderful. The Role and Impact Join our GPU Software Performance team and contribute to shaping the world of 3D graphics and GPU technologies. Our team is responsible for improving 3D graphics performance of Intel GPUs on the Windows platform. You will join the team in Oregon, California or another location, where you will be part of a highly collaborative cross-geo cross-functional team that analyzes AAA games, including pre-release titles, for optimization opportunities in both shipping and pre-production hardware. We then optimize our driver and shader performance for graphics rendering to improve user experience. Additionally, we drive industry leading features to deployment. As part of this effort, we also developing internal tools and analysis capabilities. Business Group The Data Center Group (DCG) creates Intel's leading data center CPU, GPU, and AI accelerator products, driving innovation across AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and visual cloud computing. Operating at the intersection of cutting-edge technology, DCG develops solutions to meet the growing demands for advanced computational power and data processing. As part of DCG, you will contribute to Intel's mission to revolutionize data center capabilities and deliver impactful GPU technologies to the global market. Qualifications: You must possess the below minimum qualifications 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. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your degree, research and or relevant previous job and or internship experiences. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 1+ years of relevant professional experience; or a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 0 years of relevant professional experience listed below. C++ programming with a solid understanding of object-oriented design principles. At least one modern 3D graphics API, such as DirectX, Vulkan, or OpenGL. 3D graphics pipeline, rendering techniques, and GPU architecture. Software debugging, performance optimization, and resolving complex technical issues. Preferred Qualifications: Software development of 3D graphics rendering applications or drivers and/or performance optimizations GPU hardware performance bottleneck analysis and performance optimizations Development of shaders in HLSL, CUDA, LLVM, SPIR-V, or similar and performance optimizations Development in Python and analysis of performance data Familiarity with revision control tools and CI/CD pipelines.            Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, Oregon, Hillsboro Additional Locations: US, California, Folsom, US, California, Santa Clara 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 conditi

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