Silicon Hardware Engineering Internship

Job Description

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Intel is a global technology company known for creating exceptionally engineered technology and bringing AI everywhere. They are committed to innovation and collaboration, delivering world-changing technology that aims to improve the life of every person on the planet. Intel invents at the boundaries of technology to enable amazing experiences for business, society, and individuals, leveraging cloud capabilities, the Internet of Things (IoT), advanced memory and programmable solutions, and 5G connectivity. The company is actively involved in disrupting industries, solving global challenges, and leading on policy, diversity, inclusion, education, and sustainability.

Detailed Job Description: Internship (Silicon Hardware Engineering)

This internship at Intel offers a journey of growth and transformation, inviting students to contribute to the creation of advanced computing infrastructure by transforming raw materials into silicon. Interns will play a role in designing, building, and testing the core technology behind Intel’s powerful processors and platforms.

The internship provides an opportunity to contribute to diverse areas within Silicon Hardware Engineering, including but not limited to:
• Silicon Architecture
• Circuit Design
• General Design
• Layout
• Logic
• Photonics
• Physical Design
• TFM (Test Floor Management or similar design/test flow management)
• Verification
• Product Engineering
• Validation and Debug

This is a prescreen posting, meaning that by applying, candidates are expressing interest in various job opportunities with Intel. Specific opportunities interns may be considered for include:
• Analog Circuit Design Engineer
• Formal Verification Engineer
• GPU Logic Design Engineer
• GPU Design Verification Engineer
• GPU Physical Design Engineer
• Product Development Engineer
• Product Failure Analysis Engineer
• Silicon Product Architect
• SoC Design Verification Engineer
• SoC Logic Design Engineer

Skills and Qualifications:

This is an entry-level internship position. The ideal candidate will demonstrate or be developing skills in the following areas:
• Debugging
• Hardware Architecture
• Data Analysis
• Physical and Low Power Design
• Power and Performance Analysis and Optimization
• Programming/Scripting Languages (C/C++, Python, Perl, Tcl)
• Systems Architecture
• Hardware Design Knowledge (RTL, Verilog, VLSI)
• Test Engineering
• Hardware Validation and Debug

Minimum Qualifications:
• Education: Must be currently enrolled in or pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM field.
• Experience: 3+ months of educational or industry experience. This experience can be gained through a combination of prior education, current school classes, projects, research, and relevant previous job and/or internship experience.

Preferred Qualification:
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Internship Details:
• Type: Student / Intern
• Start Dates: The application is for internships starting in Spring 2026 and Summer 2026, with consideration also given to candidates interested in year-long internship or co-op opportunities. Candidates must be available to start work during these timeframes.

Location & Work Model:
• Primary Location: US, Oregon, Hillsboro
• Additional Locations: US, Arizona, Phoenix; US, California, Folsom; US, California, Santa Clara; US, Texas, Austin.
• Work Model: This role will require an on-site presence.
• Relocation: Eligibility for relocation benefits depends on factors such as current location and specific job role.
• Colorado: This position is not available in the state of Colorado.

Immigration Sponsorship:
• This position is not eligible for employment-based visa/immigration sponsorship. Intel typically sponsors individuals for employment-based visas for positions with a shortage of US workers, which are usually STEM contributing roles requiring a Master’s or PhD degree, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of post-degree related job experience. This specific internship, being a Bachelor’s degree level position with less than three years of experience, does not qualify for Intel sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits:
• Annual Salary Range: $40,000.00 – $108,000.00. The salary range is dependent on factors such as location and experience.
• Benefits: Intel offers a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry, including competitive pay, stock, bonuses, and benefit programs such as health, retirement, and vacation.

Intel is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to various protected characteristics.