Silicon Hardware Engineering - Intern, Graduate

Job Description:

Embark with us on a journey of growth and transformation as we create exceptionally engineered technology and bring AI everywhere. As a valued team member, your adaptability and attention to detail will contribute to our drive for results and relentless pursuit of quality, ensuring we meet our customers' needs with precision.

Join us and build on our legacy of innovation and collaboration as we deliver world-changing technology that improves the life of every person on the planet.

Help us to transform raw materials into the silicon that powers our advanced computing infrastructure. You'll be involved in designing, building, and testing the technology that's at the core of Intel's powerful processors and platforms. This internship offers a chance to contribute to diverse areas of Silicon Hardware Engineering, including roles in Silicon Architecture, Circuit Design, General Design, Layout, Logic, Photonics, Physical Design, TFM, Verification, Product Engineering, and Validation and Debug. Start your journey with Intel and be part of the team turning innovative ideas into reality.

In addition to the qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will demonstrate or be developing skills in the following areas:

• Debugging
• Hardware Architecture
• Data Analysis
• Physical and Low Power Design
• Power and Performance Analysis and Optimization
• Programming/Scripting Languages (C/C++, Python, Perl, Tcl)
• Systems Architecture
• Hardware Design Knowledge (RTL, Verilog, VLSI)
• Test Engineering
• Hardware Validation and Debug

By applying to this prescreen posting, you are expressing interest in other job opportunities with Intel.

Opportunities you may be considered for include:

• Analog Circuit Design Engineer
• CPU Design Verification Engineer
• GPU Physical Design Engineer
• GPU Design Verification Engineer
• DFT Design Engineer
• Emulation Engineer
• Formal Verification Engineer
• IP Logic Design Engineer
• Pre-Si Valid/Verif Engineer
• Product Development Engineer
• Product Failure Analysis Engineer
• Silicon Product Architect
• SoC Logic Design Engineer

Qualifications:

This is an entry-level position and will be compensated accordingly. You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Experience would be obtained through a combination of prior education level classes, and current level school classes, projects, research, and relevant previous job and/or internship experience.

Education: Candidate must be enrolled/pursuing a Master's degree OR Ph.D in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field with 3+ months of educational or industry experience.

Preferred Qualification: A GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Location & Immigration Information

As you consider the exciting opportunity to join Intel, we want to ensure you are aware that you may receive support for your transition through available relocation benefits. Eligibility for these benefits depends on factors such as the current location and the specifics of the job role.

Note: Job location and modality of work will be communicated at time of offer. This position is not available in the state of Colorado.

Additional Information:

This application is for internship starts in Spring 2026 and Summer 2026, with consideration also given to candidates interested in year-long internship or co-op opportunities. You must be available to start work during this time frame.

For information on Intel's immigration sponsorship guidelines, please see:

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/jobs/hiring.html

Life at Intel: https://jobs.intel.com/en/life-at-intel

Job Type:

Student / Intern

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Folsom, US, California, Santa Clara, US, Texas, Austin

Business group:

Intel makes possible the most amazing experiences of the future. You may know us for our processors. But we do so much more. Intel invents at the boundaries of technology to make amazing experiences possible for business and society, and for every person on Earth. Harnessing the capability of the cloud, the ubiquity of the Internet of Things, the latest advances in memory and programmable solutions, and the promise of always-on 5G connectivity, Intel is disrupting industries and solving global challenges. Leading on policy, diversity, inclusion, education and sustainability, we create value for our stockholders, customers, and society.

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

Benefits:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here:

https://intel.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/page/1025c144664a100150b4b1665c750003

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US:

$63,000.00-$166,000.00

Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience.

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.