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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 roles287 certified filings for “Process Engineer” (Materials Engineers) in OR: $113k–$133k, median $133k.
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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
- 287 certified filings for “Process Engineer” (Materials Engineers) in OR: $113k–$133k, median $133k. Most were filed at wage level III (87%) — 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:
The Role and Impact
In this position as a Compiler Engineer, you will focus on enhancing and maintaining cutting-edge compiler software tools optimized for Intel processors. Your day-to-day responsibilities will revolve around feature development, performance optimization, and resolving software defects to ensure the high quality and efficiency of compiler-generated code. You will play a critical role in enabling developers worldwide to maximize the performance of Intel's CPU and GPU platforms.
Business Group
As part of Intel's Data Center Group (DCG), the Compiler Technology Innovation team is responsible for developing industry-leading compiler tools that support Intel's processors. The team operates at the forefront of the software stack, driving innovation in high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and heterogeneous computing. Through collaboration across engineering teams and contributions to open-source communities, the group plays a pivotal role in advancing Intel's leadership in processor technology.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop new features and resolve software defects in Intel compilers targeting CPU and GPU architectures.
• Optimize compiler code generation for performance improvements across diverse applications and benchmarks.
• Conduct functional, performance, and stress tests on compiler tools to ensure quality and reliability.
• Collaborate across geographies with engineering, validation, and performance teams to enhance product quality and usability.
• Contribute to open-source initiatives, including LLVM.
The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a collaborative environment
• Strong ownership mindset with a proactive approach to resolving challenges.
Qualifications:
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Additional preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. This position is not eligible for Intel Immigration sponsorship.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Informatics, or a related technical field plus 4+ years of experience.
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• Master’s degree in in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Informatics, or a related technical field plus 3+ years of experience.
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• PhD degree in in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Informatics, or a related technical field plus 1+ years of experience.
The experience listed above should be a combination of the following:
• Experience in C/C++, SYCL, CUDA, DSLs, object-oriented programming, and development of production-quality compilers or similar software tools.
• Proven expertise in compiler architecture and software optimizations for CPU/GPU performance.
• Experience with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues and debugging skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with parallel programming models, such as OpenMP, and vectorization techniques.
• Hands-on experience with LLVM, MLIR, TileIR compiler framework, including compiler optimizations and code generation for efficient CPU performance.
• Knowledge of performance analysis tools (e.g., perf) and modern CPU/GPU architecture.
• Familiarity with language runtimes, memory models, and scheduling optimization across heterogeneous architectures.
• Proven cross-industry collaboration on language standards and specifications.
Join our team of innovators and become an integral part of advancing compiler technology that drives performance breakthroughs across diverse computing workloads. Let's shape the future of computing together.
Job Type:
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