Software Enabling and Optimization Architect
Intel
- Location
- US, Texas, Austin
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 1,112 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
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About this role
Job Details
Job Description: Come and join the winning team at Intel. The Datacenter business group focuses on developing leadership data center products as well as helping drive the company's overall artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. This group leads the effort to maintain optimized user applications on the Aurora supercomputer located at Argonne National Laboratory. Aurora represents an Exascale Class computer aimed at driving unprecedented innovation and scientific breakthroughs. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Providing hands-on assistance debugging and optimizing scientific applications on Intel CPUs and GPUs. Maintaining sufficient knowledge of ML to help develop AI assisted scientific workflows. Possessing working knowledge of OpenMP, MPI, and architectural details of Intel CPUs and GPUs. The successful candidate will have: A good understanding of open-source community software and related ecosystems. Ability to evaluate ecosystem technology designs and readiness is also required. Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey architectural intent and technical requirements across diverse teams. This role periodically calls for : Making high-level design choices for software structure, frameworks, protocols, and algorithms. Determining coding practices, development tools, and validation requirements is therefore part and parcel of this unique opportunity. Experience interacting with senior technologists across Intel and within the industry, and with developers and project managers to evaluate feasibility of requirements, is a key part of the skill set required. Travel may be required but less than 5 percent.
Qualifications
The Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Minimum qualifications listed below would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experience and / or schoolwork/classes/research. The preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Computational Science, Math, Physics, or a related field. 6+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree 4+ years with a Master's degree, 2+ years with a PhD in software architecture, modeling, debugging, or prototyping. 3 + years of experience in computer architecture and familiarity with power and performance software optimization techniques. Experience in at least one programming language, such as Python or C++. Experience with parallel programming models, frameworks, or tools such as OpenMP or MPI.
Preferred Qualifications
Post graduate degree in in Computer Science/Engineering, Computational Science, Math, Physics, or a related field. Experience in designing scalable, high-performance software solutions. Experience in customer engagement, consulting, and problem solving to deliver measurable results. Bring your passion for innovation and technical excellence to Intel and apply now to shape the future of technology. Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, Texas, Austin Additional Locations: 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, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel