Job Description

Job Details:

We are the Windows Kernel Mode Driver Team within Intel's Client Graphics Division. Our primary objective is the development and deployment of robust and performant Windows kernel GPU drivers. These drivers are instrumental in unleashing the full potential of Intel's integrated and discrete GPU hardware for user-space clients, games, and applications. Our focus lies in managing critical low-level functions, including device activation, reset and power state transitions, workload submission, power conservation and scheduling, as well as collaboration with System-on-Chip (SOC) Intellectual Properties (IPs). With this charter, we conceive, create, and verify software solutions that serve as the link between user-space applications and the underlying GPU and SOC. If you thrive in an environment that involves working on system-level software, with regular exposure to diverse domains such as graphics rendering, firmware, SOC, and power management, then a role on our Kernel Mode Driver Team is where you should be.

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Conceiving, developing, and validating innovative software features related to GPU and SOC for both integrated and discrete graphics products.

Diagnosing intricate issues that traverse multiple layers of the driver stack, domains, and IP components.

Analyzing telemetry data pertaining to device crashes and failures in real-world scenarios. Subsequently, you will formulate and execute actions to enhance the overall quality of our drivers.

Join our team and be a part of driving excellence in kernel mode driver development for Intel's graphics solutions.

As a successful candidate, you must possess:

• Self-starter who takes initiative and brings technical leadership and influence.
• Excellent problem solving, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

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:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical or computer engineering or any STEM related field with 1+ year of experience in two or more of the following skills/experience below:
• Device driver software or firmware development
• Fundamentals in algorithms, design and architecture like CPU or GPU architecture.
• C / C++ or Python software product development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Graphic drivers, GPU hardware and low-level GPU programming.
• Extensive experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Power management, performance tuning, memory management, virtualization and other components of kernel mode driver
• Experience with graphics, video and/or display technologies.
• Understand HW and relevant specifications needed to develop/validate the software.
• Kernel-mode device drivers on Windows OS, knowledge of WDDM and relevant kernel experience.

Job Type:

College Grad

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, California, Folsom

Additional Locations:

Business group:

The Software Team drives customer value by enabling differentiated experiences through leadership AI technologies and foundational software stacks, products, and services. The group is responsible for developing the holistic strategy for client and data center software in collaboration with OSVs, ISVs, developers, partners and OEMs. The group delivers specialized NPU IP to enable the AI PC and GPU IP to support all of Intel's market segments. The group also has HW and SW engineering experts responsible for delivering IP, SOCs, runtimes, and platforms to support the CPU and GPU/accelerator roadmap, inclusive of integrated and discrete graphics.

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

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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: $128,880.00-181,940.00 USDThe range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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