AI Software Development Engineer Intern

Intel is hiring an AI Software Development Engineer Intern in Shanghai, China. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

AI in this role

copilotpytorchcursor

ragai-agentsfine-tuningai-research

Job Details:

Job Description:

Intel CAIGC is committed to bringing AI from the cloud to end devices and building native on-device intelligent computing. Collaborating with global RnD teams and leading model developers, we connect LLMs/VLMs, AI Agents, media software stacks, and CPU/GPU/NPU hardware. We tackle core challenges in on-device model deployment and hardware-software co-optimization, and deploy cutting-edge multimodal AI capabilities onto massive PCs and end devices. We are looking for creative minds with curiosity, independent judgment, and a hands-on mindset to turn ideas into reality. What You Will Do Collaborate with top domestic model teams to drive the on-device deployment of LLMs, VLMs, image/video generation models and AI Agents Rapidly prototype innovative ideas; develop inference pipelines, media codecs and automation tooling using Python / C/C++ Participate in the full lifecycle including technical evaluation, prototyping, system integration, performance tuning and product iteration Conduct system-level hardware-software co-optimization targeting CPUs, GPUs and NPUs; explore new approaches to boost engineering efficiency powered by AI Align with model, hardware and ecosystem stakeholders to scale cross-domain on-device AI solutions Why Join Us End-to-end full-stack exposure spanning models, Agents, system software, media processing and hardware acceleration Full-cycle ownership - engage projects from initial prototyping all the way to product launch Premium collaboration ecosystem - access leading model teams and Intel's global RnD network Personalized career development - role alignment based on your interests and strengths Mentorship guidance from experienced mentors Pure engineering culture that encourages independent thinking and innovative experimentation If you aim to go beyond surface-level exploration and translate AI innovations into end-user products used by hundreds of millions, come join us.

Qualifications:

What We Expect From You Keep track of cutting-edge AI research with strong curiosity and self-motivation. Be adept at leveraging AI coding tools for efficient development, while possessing the judgment to audit and refine generated code. Capable of breaking down complex problems, with the drive to evolve prototypes into production-ready deliverables. Possess strong cross-team communication and collaboration skills. Basic Requirements Master's or PhD degree (exceptional bachelor candidates are also welcome); open to all majors. Proficient in either Python or C/C++. Familiar with Windows or Linux development environments. Prior experience including personal projects, AI practice or open-source contributions is preferred. Candidates from diverse backgrounds (mathematics, physics, media studies, business, etc.) are welcome. We prioritize critical thinking, learning agility and the ability to implement ideas. Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience building LLM/VLM/AI Agent applications, RAG and tool-use workflows Familiarity with inference frameworks including PyTorch, OpenVINO and ONNX Runtime Practical experience in model quantization, distillation, LoRA fine-tuning and on-device deployment Experience with GPU/NPU acceleration, media processing, video codec and system performance optimization Mature development workflows built around AI coding tools such as Cursor and GitHub Copilot

Job Type:

Student / Intern

Shift:

Shift 1 (China)

Primary Location:

PRC, Shanghai

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

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.

How we rate this

AI Software Development Engineer Intern at Intel rates 87 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Builds AI (AI Level 4 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Builds AI. The job is building AI systems.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Open the description and count.

Key facts

AI Software Development Engineer Intern is an open job at Intel.
Level rates this role AI Level 4 of 4: Builds AI.
The role is based in PRC, Shanghai.
The job was posted on October 12, 2026.
Seniority: intern.
Applications are handled by Intel. Apply on Intel

Prepare for this job

A free preview built only from this posting: what it asks for, what you could be asked in an interview, and how to adjust your resume.

Skills and AI tools this role asks for

RAGAI agentsFine-tuningAI ResearchCopilotPyTorchCursor

Questions you could be asked

How would you design a retrieval step so the model answers from real data instead of guessing?
How do you decide when an AI agent can act on its own versus asking for approval first?
Walk me through fine-tuning a model: what data did you use, and how did you check the result?
Tell me about a research question you investigated. What did you find?
Walk me through how you've used Copilot in your day-to-day work.

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List these exact terms on your resume: RAG, AI agents, Fine-tuning, AI Research, and Copilot. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
Lead with what you built, trained or shipped. This role is judged on the AI system itself, not the tools around it.

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