Hardware DevOps/AI Engineer Fall 2026 Internship

Job Details:

Job Description:

The Role and Impact Are you ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career in technology? Intel is offering an exciting opportunity to join us as an Industry Immersion Intern. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience, develop practical skills, and contribute to meaningful projects that support Intel's business objectives. You will work in a collaborative environment alongside industry experts, gaining exposure to Intel's innovative product development processes and exploring future career opportunities. This unique internship program is designed to immerse you in the fast-paced world of technology, offering a glimpse into the impact you can make as part of Intel's mission to create world-changing technology. Key Responsibilities

• Actively participate in hands-on projects that align with Intel's business goals, spanning product development and innovation.
• Learn and apply technical knowledge and skills to solve real-world challenges.
• Support IP (Intelectual Property) blocks design activities, including developing and maintaining of flows, tools and methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and drive results.
• Engage in professional development opportunities to build a strong foundation for your future career.

This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research. Minimum Qualifications Enrolled or recently acquired Bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineer, Computer Engineering, or a related field. At least 6 months of experience on the following, education may be considered: Comfortable writing Python

• data types, control flow, functions, and object-oriented programming.

Working knowledge of Git and CI/CD workflows like Github Actions. Basic Knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL or SQLite) and basic SQL. Experience using at least one AI coding tool such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, or Cursor, and the ability to critically evaluate its output.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Django REST Framework

• building serializers, view sets, and token-authenticated APIs.

Ability to build and style web pages using

HTML, CSS.

Familiarity with Tailwind CSS and Alpine.js for building interactive server-rendered UIs without heavy frontend frameworks. Exposure to OAuth2 or SSO authentication flows. Familiarity with

REST API

consumption

• making authenticated requests, paginating results, and handling JSON responses.

Exposure to PostgreSQL, including basic query tuning or understanding of indexes, joins, and migrations. Familiarity with task tracking tools like Jira, GitHub Issues, or similar. AI Agents, Skills, and Tools. Strong candidates will know how to write effective prompts that produce production-ready code from AI models. They will be comfortable using agentic coding tools like GitHub Copilot Agent Mode, Claude Code, or Cursor to scaffold features end-to-end, wire up REST APIs and external data services into a Django project, and

• most importantly
• review, test, and take full ownership of AI-generated code before it ships.

Familiarity with writing custom Copilot instructions, skills, or agent configurations is a plus.

Job Type:

Student /

Intern Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, California, Folsom Additional Locations:

Business group: Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE): Deliver breakthrough silicon and platform solutions that deliver industry-leading products today while also defining the next generation of computing experiences.

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:

$69,800.00-94,500.00 USD (Hourly Role) The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Our standard internship rates are based on your degree, location, and the job role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location and job role 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. Intel's official careers website. Find your next job and take on projects that shape tomorrow's technology. Benefits Internships Life at Intel Locations Recruitment Process