Hardware DevOps/AI Engineer Fall 2026 Internship

Intel•Folsom, CA

4d•$69,800 - $94,500•Onsite

About The Position

Intel is offering an exciting opportunity to join us as an Industry Immersion Intern. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience, develop practical skills, and contribute to meaningful projects that support Intel's business objectives. You will work in a collaborative environment alongside industry experts, gaining exposure to Intel's innovative product development processes and exploring future career opportunities. This unique internship program is designed to immerse you in the fast-paced world of technology, offering a glimpse into the impact you can make as part of Intel's mission to create world-changing technology.

Requirements

Enrolled or recently acquired Bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineer, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
At least 6 months of experience on the following, education may be considered: Comfortable writing Python - data types, control flow, functions, and object-oriented programming.
Working knowledge of Git and CI/CD workflows like Github Actions.
Basic Knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL or SQLite) and basic SQL.
Experience using at least one AI coding tool such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, or Cursor, and the ability to critically evaluate its output.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Django REST Framework - building serializers, view sets, and token-authenticated APIs.
Ability to build and style web pages using HTML, CSS.
Familiarity with Tailwind CSS and Alpine.js for building interactive server-rendered UIs without heavy frontend frameworks.
Exposure to OAuth2 or SSO authentication flows.
Familiarity with REST API consumption - making authenticated requests, paginating results, and handling JSON responses.
Exposure to PostgreSQL, including basic query tuning or understanding of indexes, joins, and migrations.
Familiarity with task tracking tools like Jira, GitHub Issues, or similar.
AI Agents, Skills, and Tools. Strong candidates will know how to write effective prompts that produce production-ready code from AI models.
They will be comfortable using agentic coding tools like GitHub Copilot Agent Mode, Claude Code, or Cursor to scaffold features end-to-end, wire up REST APIs and external data services into a Django project, and - most importantly - review, test, and take full ownership of AI-generated code before it ships.
Familiarity with writing custom Copilot instructions, skills, or agent configurations is a plus.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in hands-on projects that align with Intel's business goals, spanning product development and innovation.
Learn and apply technical knowledge and skills to solve real-world challenges.
Support IP (Intelectual Property) blocks design activities, including developing and maintaining of flows, tools and methodologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and drive results.
Engage in professional development opportunities to build a strong foundation for your future career.