OS Development Engineer

Intel is hiring an OS Development Engineer in Bengaluru, India. Level rates it ; you can apply on Intel.

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Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Python, C and operating systems.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
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The role was posted within the past week.

AI in this role

Design and optimize operating system components, device drivers, and software subsystems for hardware integration at Intel.

PythonC

operating-systemsdevice-drivershardware-abstractionsoftware-optimization

Job Details:

Job Description:

The Role and Impact:

As an OS Development Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and optimizing operating systems to ensure seamless integration with cutting-edge hardware features. Your day-to-day work will involve crafting Device Drivers, hardware abstraction layers, enhancing OS services, and developing user space software subsystems using advanced technologies. This role is critical to driving performance, power management, and innovation in Intel's software ecosystem

Business group:

You will join Intel's Software division, a dynamic and forward-thinking group focused on driving impactful software solutions across diverse technologies and platforms. The team's work spans foundational software development, enabling Intel's hardware features, and enhancing user experiences globally. This group is integral to delivering innovative solutions that shape Intel's leadership in the technology space.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design, develop, and maintain operating system components, including device drivers, hardware abstraction layers and OS services.

- Optimize software subsystems for performance, power management, and reliability.

- Knowledge on Android runtime and compilers.

- Exposure to Android tools.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software features with Intel's silicon architecture.

- Identify and resolve software challenges related to operating system internals and platform features

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications-

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of experience in OS development OR a Master's degree in relevant field with 3+ years of experience. -

Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, scripting.

- Hands-on experience in operating system internals, hardware abstraction layers, or driver development.

- Strong knowledge of software architecture, design principles, and optimization techniques.

Preferred Qualifications-

- Familiarity with technologies like virtualization, containerization, and networking protocols.

- Experience with graphics/media user space components.

- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

- Passion for driving innovative solutions and optimizing software performance.

Join us in shaping the future of technology and making a meaningful impact through your expertise. Apply today to become part of Intel's dynamic and forward-thinking software community.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (India)

Primary Location:

India, Bangalore

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 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.

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

OS Development Engineer at Intel rates 10 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

OS Development Engineer is an open job at Intel.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in India, Bangalore.
The job was posted on November 3, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Intel. Apply on Intel

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Operating SystemsDevice DriversHardware AbstractionSoftware OptimizationPythonC

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