GPU Software Development Engineer

Intel is hiring a GPU Software Development Engineer. It pays $111k-$182k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Intel.

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Tools and skills the posting cites include PyTorch, TensorFlow and C.
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Validate and debug graphics software drivers and features across display, 3D, compute, and AI domains.

PyTorchTensorFlowCPython

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Job Details:

Job Description:

Join Intel and Build a Better Tomorrow Intel is in the midst of an exciting transformation, with a vision to create and extend computing technology to connect and enrich the lives of every person on Earth. So join us and help us create the next generation of technologies that will shape the future for decades to come.

Position Overview We are looking for a Graphics Software Engineer where the key goal will be to focus on rigorously ensuring the robustness and quality of our Graphics IP offerings through meticulous validation and debug of graphics issues. The ideal candidate should have strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities As a GPU Software Development Engineer, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Graphics Driver/Application related validation and debug activities

• Integrate upcoming graphics features into end-to-end validation flows

• Triage and Debug reported failures and drive issue resolution with software and hardware development teams

• Scale across end-to-end Display, Media, 3D, Compute and power conservation components

• Analyze cross component features to develop robust end user test scenarios

• Develop debug tools to improve graphics validation and debug efficiency

• Enable new features for Content Creation applications, Gaming and AI domains to improve functionality and performance on graphics products

What We're Looking For someone with:

• Ability to demonstrate strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Qualifications:

You must possess the minimum education requirements noted below and minimum required qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Additional 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, Computer Engineering or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience
OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with 1+ years of relevant experience
OR pursuing a PhD degree with 6+ months of relevant work or academic experience.

The required experience must include all the relevant experience in the following list:
Experience with computer graphics hardware and software and GPUs
Software development experience - C, C++, Python programming expertise and experience required
Validation, Debugging/Triage experience at the ingredient or platform level in one or more of the following domains: Graphics, Media, Display Technology
Experience with CI/CD and automating complex workflows.

Preferred Qualifications Experience in the following:
Industry standard APIs and frameworks such as DirectX, OpenGL, OpenCL, Vulkan
Experience on latest Windows OS architecture
Framework and kernel debugging, Windows kernel internals
Debugging Windows Driver Model (WDM/WDF), Kernel Mode Driver
Understanding of media codecs and use-cases
Knowledge of device and system-level architecture, especially x86 based devices
Familiarity with various debug tools including Windbg, PIX, GPA, GPUView, emulators/JTAG-debuggers etc.
Understanding in state-of-the-art machine learning and deep learning algorithms, techniques and best practices, Expertise in Deep Learning Frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, California, Folsom

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.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $111,030.00-181,940.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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

GPU Software Development Engineer at Intel rates 30 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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

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Key facts

GPU Software Development Engineer is an open job at Intel.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $111k-$182k a year.
The role is based in US, California, Folsom.
The job was posted on September 3, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Intel. Apply on Intel

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Pay

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