Infrastructure and DevOps Engineer

Intel Corporation • Santa Clara, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about where cutting-edge AI meets hands-on hardware expertise? We're looking for an innovative entry-level Data Center Infrastructure DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team and help revolutionize how we manage compute infrastructure. In this exciting role, you'll be at the forefront of merging traditional data center operations with intelligent automation, working alongside experienced engineers to transform AI-enhanced concepts into real-world infrastructure solutions. If you're ready to dive into a role where your technical skills in Python, hardware, and machine learning can directly impact the reliability, security, and scalability of enterprise-level systems, we'd love to hear from you. This role fuses traditional compute operations with intelligent, cognitive software automation. We are seeking a highly motivated, entry level Data Center Infrastructure DevOps engineer who can help us drive compute infrastructure and server platforms reliability, security, and scalability by championing automation first practices. You'll work side by side with senior engineers, translating AI enhanced concepts into concrete, repeatable infrastructure solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or related specialized field.
• Python programming proficiency (scripts, Jupyter/Colab notebooks).
• Compute server hardware expertise (building, over-clocking, component selection) experience.
• Hands on experience with AI/ML pipelines.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates analytical thinking and exposure to interdisciplinary problem solving.
• Knowledge of compute server bare metal provisioning, hardware diagnostics, and performance tuning.
• Understanding of Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, diagnose and replace failed server components, upgrade memory/CPU, and run preventive maintenance inspections on compute racks.
• Build lightweight monitoring dashboards and configure alert rules to catch performance anomalies, capacity thresholds, or security events before they impact users.
• Develop python-based automation for smart infrastructure decisions including predictive maintenance using computer vision models and continuous model improvement via feedback loops.
• Apply hardening guidelines (patch management, least privilege access), participate in audits, and maintain architectural diagrams for all automated processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Benefits

• We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.
• Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees