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Development Tools Software Engineer

Intel
Santa Clara, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Apr 2026
💰 $156,740/yr($111,030/yr$156,740/yr)

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Job Details:

Job Description: 

As a Development Tools Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and enabling Intel's engineering partners to design and manufacture cutting-edge silicon products and systems. You will be at the forefront of developing world-class software tools and systems that empower design, manufacturing, validation, and integration teams to unlock the full potential of Intel technologies. Your contributions will directly influence Intel's success in delivering impactful products that shape the future of technology. With access to modern methodologies, advanced programming languages, and secure coding practices, you will be a key player in creating solutions that ensure efficiency, quality, and scalability across Intel's ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, debug, validate, and optimize software tools and algorithms that support design, manufacturing, validation, and silicon production.
  • Utilize modern software development methodologies, object-oriented programming, and secure coding practices to create robust and reliable tools.
  • Develop and maintain systems such as debuggers, analyzers, SDKs, IDEs, performance monitors, and libraries.
  • Collaborate with internal and external engineering partners to provide tools that enable impactful product integration and manufacturing processes.
  • Identify and solve complex problems related to software tools and systems to enhance functionality, usability, and performance.
  • Contribute to software architecture input and feedback to ensure alignment with Intel's technological goals and values.
  • Maintain high standards of software quality and testing methodologies throughout the development lifecycle.

Qualifications:

This is an entry level position and will be compensated accordingly. You must possess the below minimum qualifications 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

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of experience or a master’s degree in computer science or software engineering or computer engineering or related STEM discipline. Applicant must have the required degree by July 2026.

6+ months of experience with the following technical skills:

  •  Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java.
  •  Experience with scripting and automation tools.
  •  Familiarity with software debug techniques and tools.
  • Understanding of software test methodologies and secure coding practices.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and deliver high-quality software solutions.
  • Knowledge of object-oriented software design and disciplined execution in software development processes.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Passion for innovation and a commitment to driving impactful results that align with Intel's values.

Take this exciting opportunity to contribute to Intel's mission of creating transformative technologies. Apply now and become a part of our team that is shaping the future of computing.

          

Job Type:

College Grad

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations:

Business group:

Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly. We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments. Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national or

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