[Hiring] Research Scientist Intern @Intel Corporation

Role Description

The Graphics Research Organization at Intel is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist Intern to join its world-class team. This role offers an opportunity to help shape next-generation graphics technologies and experiences by conducting cutting-edge research in real-time 3D rendering, machine learning, and highly parallel algorithms.

• Collaborate with industry-leading researchers to develop innovative graphics and AI techniques.
• Your work may contribute directly to Intel's graphics hardware and software products.
• Advance the state of the art in both industry and academia through research publications.
• We are looking for curious, collaborative, and technically strong candidates who are passionate about graphics research.
• Possess excellent communication skills and are eager to explore new ideas that drive innovation.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on computer graphics and machine learning.
• At least 1 year of academic, research, or industry experience in:
  • Modern C/C++ and Python programming.
  • Machine learning concepts, algorithms, and frameworks such as PyTorch.
  • Advanced graphics techniques including rasterization, ray tracing, physically based rendering, light transport, sampling strategies, acceleration structures, level of detail, shading, appearance modeling, and Monte Carlo methods.
  • Graphics APIs such as OpenGL, Vulkan, or DirectX, and/or shading languages including GLSL and HLSL.
  • GPGPU programming technologies such as CUDA, SYCL, or OpenCL.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Publications in top-tier computer graphics, computer vision conferences, or journals.
  • Strong foundation in linear algebra, numerical optimization, probability, and statistical estimation.
  • Experience with image processing and computer vision techniques, including multi-scale filtering, Fourier transforms, optical flow, feature alignment, and image segmentation.
  • Familiarity with vision transformer models such as DINO, CLIP, and V-JEPA.
  • Experience developing neural rendering applications, including super-resolution, denoising, and deblurring.
  • Research or software engineering experience through internships, industry roles, open-source contributions, or competitive programming.
  • Experience applying machine learning techniques to real-time graphics problems.
  • Understanding of GPU architectures, graphics workloads, and performance optimization.
  • Experience with profiling, debugging, and performance analysis tools.

Requirements

• This internship is ideal for PhD students who want to push the boundaries of graphics and AI research while contributing to technologies that impact millions of users worldwide.

Benefits

• We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry.
• Competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.
• Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $170,598.00-170,602.00 USD.
• This role is available as a fully home-based position.
• Must live and work from the country specified in the job posting, in which Intel has a legal presence.