AI Linux Kernel Developer

Join Intel's Software and AI (SAI) Team as a Linux Kernel Engineer to develop drivers for state-of-the-art AI accelerators. You will collaborate with VLSI designers, user-space software engineers, firmware engineers, and system architects to define and implement innovative features for current and next-generation products. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the Linux kernel community and shape the future of open-source technologies, working in a dynamic environment.

Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Strong programming skills in C
• 6+ years of proven experience in Linux kernel development
• Hands-on experience with PCIe accelerator drivers (e.g., GPUs, networking, storage)
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently in a dynamic environment

Good to Have

• Prior experience developing network drivers
• Contributions to open-source projects (kernel or related domains)

Perks & Benefits

• Hybrid work model

Job Description:

We are looking for a talented Linux Kernel Engineer to join our team developing drivers for Intel's state-of-the-art AI accelerators.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with VLSI designers, user-space software engineers, firmware engineers, and system architects to define and implement innovative features for both current and next-generation products.

This position also provides a unique opportunity to work with the Linux kernel community and contribute your work upstream, helping to shape the future of open-source technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Strong programming skills in C.
• 6+ years of proven experience in Linux kernel development.
• Hands-on experience with PCIe accelerator drivers (e.g.: GPUs, networking, storage,).
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience developing network drivers.
• Contributions to open-source projects (kernel or related domains).

This position is expected to change location in the near future to the Petah Tikva campus.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (Israel)

Business group:

The Software and AI (SAI) Team drives customer value by enabling differentiated experiences through leadership AI technologies and foundational software stacks, products, and services. The group is responsible for developing the holistic strategy for client and data center software in collaboration with OSVs, ISVs, developers, partners and OEMs. The group delivers specialized NPU IP to enable the AI PC and GPU IP to support all of Intel's market segments. The group also has HW and SW engineering experts responsible for delivering IP, SOCs, runtimes, and platforms to support the CPU and GPU/accelerator roadmap, inclusive of integrated and discrete graphics.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.