Software Enabling and Optimization Engineer

Intel is hiring a Software Enabling and Optimization Engineer in Taipei, Taiwan. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

AI in this role

Develop and optimize AI and robotics applications for Intel Open Edge platforms, providing technical guidance and troubleshooting.

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Job Details:

Job Description:

The Role and Impact
As a Software Enabling and Optimization Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing, validating, and optimizing software components for Intel Open Edge platforms (OEP). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable cutting-edge robotics and AI applications on ODM platforms, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance on Intel Architecture systems. Your expertise will contribute to delivering reliable, high-performance computing solutions that advance Intel's competitive edge.

Business group
The Software and Solutions Group focuses on driving technological innovation across diverse domains, such as AI, cloud, edge computing, and high-performance computing. By delivering software tools and optimizations that maximize Intel product capabilities, the group fosters adoption and differentiation within the ecosystem. Joining this team means contributing to Intel's mission of enabling breakthrough solutions for next-generation technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Deploy and debug issues with OEP software components to ensure seamless functionality on Intel architecture systems.
Design, develop, and optimize AI applications such as robotics AI, generative AI, and visual analytics to showcase Intel Edge Platform capabilities.
Enable edge customers by providing sample codes, technical documentation, installation guidance, and demos for OEP components.
Troubleshoot and resolve software installation issues, primarily within Linux environments.
Provide technical guidance to optimize AI pipelines for efficient execution across Intel platforms including CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs.
Support customers across the Asia-Pacific region, delivering high-quality service and solutions.
Analyze AI application benchmark reports and provide comparative insights to highlight Intel's competitive advantages.
Address real-time processing requirements for robotics and physical AI applications.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree in computer science or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR PhD in computer science or a related field with no prior professional experience.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Node.js, JavaScript, and shell scripting.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting in Linux environments.
Strong understanding of AI tools and domains, including OpenCV, GStreamer, ROS programming, and physical AI applications.
Experience with version control systems and open-source platforms such as Git and GitHub.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Intel software components like OpenVINO and DL Streamer.
Knowledge of AI benchmarking activities and interpreting benchmark reports for competitive analysis.
Understanding of real-time protocols such as RTSP, TCC, and TSN for robotics applications.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Proactive communication and collaboration skills for effective teamwork.

Join us to innovate at the cutting edge of technology, create impactful solutions, and help shape the future of computing.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (Taiwan)

Primary Location:

Taiwan, Taipei

Additional Locations:

Japan, Tokyo, South Korea, Seoul

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

Software Enabling and Optimization Engineer at Intel rates 65 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Works on AI (AI Level 3 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Works on AI. The daily work is on AI products, without building the model.

●●●● 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

Software Enabling and Optimization Engineer is an open job at Intel.
Level rates this role AI Level 3 of 4: Works on AI.
The role is based in Taiwan, Taipei.
The job was posted on October 9, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Intel. Apply on Intel

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

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