Intel NPU Internship

Job Details:

Job Description:

Shape the Future of AI with us, join Intel's cutting-edge NPU team developing next-generation AI accelerators for Edge, desktop, and mobile devices. Work with state-of-the-art Deep Neural Networks and advanced AI hardware while gaining unprecedented hands-on experience with the newest technologies.

We're hiring 10+ interns in Romania across multiple teams.

What You'Ll Do:

• Develop NPU compiler and simulation software models
• Collaborate on future Intel NPU hardware IP design
• Debug and optimize software across the full NPU stack
• Support pre/post-silicon validation and automation tooling
• Work with cross-functional teams (validation, RTL designers, OS drivers)

Qualifications:

Required:

• Currently pursuing Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related degree
• Strong C/C++ programming knowledge
• Linux development experience
• Deep Learning/Neural Networks knowledge OR strong analytical skills
• Computer architecture understanding

Bonus Points:

• Python, AI frameworks (OpenVINO, TensorFlow, ONNX)
• LLVM/MLIR or compiler knowledge
• Git, CI/CD, scripting experience
• Interest in hardware-software interaction
• Familiarity with SoC Architecture

What We Offer:

• Collaborative, innovation-driven environment
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance flexibility
• Chance to work with world-class engineers on breakthrough AI technology

Ready to accelerate your career in AI? Apply now!

Job Type:

Student / Intern

Shift:

Shift 1 (Romania)

Primary Location:

Romania, Timisoara

Additional Locations:

Business Group:

The Software and AI (SAI) Team drives customer value by enabling differentiated experiences through leadership AI technologies and foundational software stacks, products, and services. The group is responsible for developing the holistic strategy for client and data center software in collaboration with OSVs, ISVs, developers, partners and OEMs. The group delivers specialized NPU IP to enable the AI PC and GPU IP to support all of Intel's market segments. The group also has HW and SW engineering experts responsible for delivering IP, SOCs, runtimes, and platforms to support the CPU and GPU/accelerator roadmap, inclusive of integrated and discrete graphics.

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 be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.