Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
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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.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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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.
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What Intel Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles139 certified filings for “Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in CA: $144k–$178k, median $156k.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- 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
- 139 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).
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:
Contributes to the design, development, and optimization of AI software solutions including algorithms, frameworks, and AI software architectures across domains such as computer vision, machine learning, and deep learning. Assists in implementing and tuning models for performance and accuracy, applied research, and hardware - software integration. May also include the creation of AI software solutions in partnership with internal product teams and external partners as well as system level deployment to enable scalable and efficient AI solutions. As an intern, learns and applies knowledge, builds skills, and explores future career opportunities through hands-on experience and projects that support Intel business goals in a collaborative environment.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
• PhD Candidate from an accredited engineering or computer science program with emphasis on Artificial Intelligence, in particular on topics related to federated learning, image classification, or multiscale attention for object detection, computer vision, image processing, and feature engineering. Minimum 3.0 GPA or higher and proven track record of academic success.
• Research/Course work on explainability tools
• Data engineering and preparation: data engineering, feature engineering, data imbalance, noisy dataset
• Strong grasp of linear algebra, statistics, and probability.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication skills. Self-motivation, and teamwork.
• Experience or skills in the following languages: Python, C++, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and OpenCV
• Familiarity with Git, cloud, cloud concepts, containers, docker and MLOps.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in deploying AI applications in production environments, requiring high levels of precision and accuracy.
• Experience in working within the semiconductor industry or similar.
• Research: First-author publications in top CV conferences (CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS).
• A portfolio with projects in CV/Image AI (e.g., open-source contributions, research papers/projects)
Job Type:
Student / Intern
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, Arizona, Phoenix
Additional Locations:
US, Oregon, Hillsboro
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
Benefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel .
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $170,598.00-170,602.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Our standard internship rates are based on your degree, location, and the job role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location and job role during the hiring process.
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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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. Candid
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