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System Software Engineer

IntelUS, Arizona, PhoenixFull-time$123,135 - $156,740 USD

As a System Software Engineer at Intel, you will develop and optimize software solutions spanning the complete stack from firmware and drivers through operating systems to applications and algorithms. Your work will directly support Intel's hardware platforms across diverse markets including artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, graphics processing, manufacturing technology, security, and virtualization. You'll be responsible for designing software implementations, creating validation strategies, debugging complex issues, and ensuring code quality while staying current with industry trends. This role suits engineers who thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy working across multiple abstraction layers, and are passionate about delivering software that showcases cutting-edge hardware capabilities. You'll participate in both early-stage presilicon development and postsilicon deployment, requiring strong problem-solving skills and attention to performance optimization.

Requirements

Master's degree in STEM field (Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related) plus 6 months relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree in STEM plus 3 years relevant experienceExperience designing, developing, and debugging software across multiple stack layersStrong software optimization and validation skills with ability to create test methodologies and automationKnowledge of coding standards, security guidelines, and software best practicesCross-functional collaboration and communication skillsOn-site work availability at least 4 days per week in Chandler, Arizona
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About Intel

Four decades of chip manufacturing in Chandler, with the Ocotillo campus among Intel's largest fab sites and ongoing expansion.