Principal Engineer, AI Software Solutions

Intel•Folsom, CA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about shaping the future of technology and software innovation? As a Software Enabling and Optimization Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving Intel's value and differentiation across enterprise, cloud, client,, AI, gaming, graphics and analytics. Your contributions will directly influence the adoption and optimization of Intel's cutting-edge products, enabling customers to push the boundaries of what's possible with technology. Join us to lead technical engagements, solve complex customer challenges, and innovate at the forefront of software and hardware integration.

Requirements

Bachelor's or BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
12+ years of experience in software development or optimization with a Bachelor's degree
Proficiency in software development, debugging, and optimization techniques, with demonstrated experience in one or more programming languages.
Strong understanding of computer architecture and system-level software development.
Hands-on experience with software validation, modeling, prototyping, and proof-of-concept design.

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience with a Master's degree, or 8 years with a PhD.
Familiarity with market segments such as AI and client computing, with the ability to anticipate customer needs and provide tailored solutions.
Previous experience in customer engagement, consulting, and technical support roles.
Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of addressing complex technical challenges.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in cross-functional and customer-facing environments.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Intel customers, ecosystem software vendors, and the open-source community to develop, integrate, test, tune, debug, and optimize software solutions.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor, providing expertise in domains such as AI, client and possibly cloud computing to demonstrate the value of Intel's software and hardware technologies.
Research, develop, and prototype software solutions that leverage Intel's product capabilities and drive adoption across diverse markets and use cases.
Evangelize Intel's software tools, technologies, and methodologies to the technical ecosystem, ensuring solutions are scalable and impactful.
Lead pre-enabling and product development efforts to launch future Intel products, providing technical customer support and ensuring readiness for production.
Develop technical collateral, training materials, and benchmarking tools to highlight Intel's competitive advantages.
Identify key workloads and drive their integration into product requirements to inform future Intel product design and enhancements.
Support product hardening and scalability to ensure widespread adoption and minimal need for explicit integration efforts.