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Software Solutions PhD Intern New 2027
Intel Corporation · 🇺🇸 US, Oregon, Hillsboro
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 roles116 certified filings for “Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in OR: $128k–$160k, median $140k. Most were filed at wage level III (51%) — 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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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 Intel is seeking a highly motivated Software Research Intern (PhD) to join the TCAD Software Development team within Intel Foundry. This internship offers an opportunity to work on advanced computational software solutions supporting semiconductor technology development. The selected candidate will contribute to cutting-edge software applications involving computational geometry, scientific computing, visualization, CAD technologies, and high-performance computing. The internship is designed for PhD students interested in applying software engineering and research expertise to solve complex engineering challenges while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Intel. Business Group The Intel Foundry Technology Development (TD) organization is focused on driving semiconductor process innovation and enabling future technology nodes. Within the LTD-TD TCAD team, engineers and researchers develop advanced simulation, modeling, and software solutions used to accelerate technology development. The team fosters a collaborative environment where software, mathematics, physics, and engineering intersect to solve challenging technical problems. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and optimize software solutions for engineering and research applications. • Participate in architecture design, feature development, prototyping, testing, and performance optimization. • Develop and enhance computational geometry algorithms and scientific software tools. • Create and improve 2D and 3D visualization capabilities using modern graphics technologies. • Develop numerical methods and simulation capabilities using finite element, level set, or related techniques. • Collaborate with software engineers, researchers, and domain experts to deliver scalable and maintainable solutions. • Perform software development, debugging, and performance analysis in Linux environments. • Document technical solutions and present findings to project stakeholders. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications • Candidates must be currently pursuing a PhD in one of the following or related disciplines with a strong software focus: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics or other closely related technical fields • Minimum 3 months of educational, research, laboratory, internship, or industry experience. • Strong academic performance with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred. • 3+ months of academic or professional experience in one or more of the following: - Python and/or C++ programming - Computational Geometry - Scientific Visualization - CAD Tool Development - Optimization Algorithms • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and software development skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience in at least two of the following areas: • Computational geometry algorithm design, analysis, and implementation (2D and 3D). • Computer graphics and scientific visualization using OpenGL and/or ray tracing technologies. • Contribute to CAD and geometry processing workflows involving solid modeling and voxel-based representations. • Implement and optimize mesh generation algorithms for engineering simulations. • 2D and 3D mesh generation algorithms, including: - Delaunay triangulation - Quad meshing - Hex meshing • CAD geometry representation, solid modeling, and voxel processing. • Numerical analysis techniques including: - Finite Element Methods (FEM) - Level Set Methods - Related computational modeling approaches • Parallel programming and high-performance computing. • Experience developing scalable scientific or engineering software applications. • User Interface (UI) and User Experien