About the role#
Intel is seeking a Software Solutions PhD Intern to join the TCAD Software Development team within Intel Foundry. You will work on computational software solutions that support semiconductor technology development. The role focuses on applying software engineering and research expertise to solve complex engineering challenges in a collaborative environment.
What you'll do#
- 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.
- Perform software development, debugging, and performance analysis in Linux environments.
- Document technical solutions and present findings to project stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD program for Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- At least 3 months of educational, research, laboratory, internship, or industry experience.
- At least 3 months of experience in Python or C++ programming, computational geometry, scientific visualization, CAD tool development, or optimization algorithms.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and software development skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Hillsboro, Oregon, United States.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
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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