About the role#
Intel is looking for a Compiler Engineering Intern to join our team in Toronto. You will work on software technologies that enable heterogeneous computing, helping developers use CPUs, GPUs, and accelerators. You will collaborate with experienced engineers on projects involving compiler features, MLIR-based intermediate representations, and performance analysis. This role is designed for an undergraduate student to gain practical experience with production software and contribute to open-source communities.
What you'll do#
- Design, implement, test, and analyze compiler and runtime technologies.
- Write and debug C or C++ code within a large, collaborative codebase.
- Create tests, reproduce defects, and analyze failures to improve software reliability.
- Evaluate functional correctness, compile-time behavior, and runtime performance.
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and project planning.
- Document your designs, experiments, and results, and present your outcomes to the team.
- Contribute to open-source projects when the work aligns with your assigned tasks.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Informatics, or a related technical field.
- At least 3 months of coursework or project experience in areas like data structures, algorithms, computer architecture, operating systems, or compiler construction.
- Experience programming in C++ from coursework, research, or personal projects.
- Experience using development and debugging tools in a Linux environment.
- Preferred experience includes work with compiler frameworks like LLVM, MLIR, Triton, GCC, or Clang.
- Familiarity with GPU programming models such as CUDA, SYCL, OpenMP, or HIP is helpful.
- Knowledge of AI frameworks like PyTorch, inference engines, or machine-learning models is an asset.
- Experience with Git, automated testing, or performance analysis is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Model: This role follows a hybrid work model, splitting time between on-site and off-site work.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
About Intel Corporation
Intel Corporation designs and manufactures semiconductors. The company focuses on artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and non-volatile memory solutions. It operates as a public company with over 110,000 employees. The headquarters are in Santa Clara, California, with major office locations across the United States, Israel, France, Singapore, and Poland.
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