Intel NPU Internship

Job Details:

Job Description: 

Intel NPU group specializes in design of high-performance, ultra-low power Neural network IP technology for advanced AI applications. Step inside our world and you'll find one brilliant mind after another working together in a spirit of collaboration that is simply contagious. And through this shared dedication, a culture of innovation and exploration, we do more than deliver the latest technologies. We deliver the future. And this is where you come in. We need innovators and proven communicators like you to push our thinking. We need your strong collaboration and organizational skills, as well as your ability to effectively work with and manage teams. You will help push us to the next level.

Joining Intel NPU means joining a dynamic team at a company that has established a reputation for innovation. Intel NPU has multiple Internships available in 2026 across all our hardware and software centric design teams. We have roles in the following teams:

R&D Engineering Roles:

Hardware Focused Roles:

• Physical design team - Physical layout, design and verification.
• RTL Design team - Hardware IP design and verification.
• Architecture team - Hardware Architecture design.
• Verification team - Hardware IP verification and design qualification.
• AI Applications team - Evaluate Neural network use cases Software focused roles.

Software Focused Roles:

• Complier team - Developing an optimized compiler toolchain for the IP to deliver inference performance though the OpenVino tool kit (Intel Distribution of OpenVINO Toolkit).
• NPU Software - Developing software drivers and firmware for the IP.
• Pre-Silicon Simulation team - IP Models and integrating them into virtual platforms.
• DevOps - IT and Operational services.

Mixed SW/HW Roles:

• Emulation team - Developing and validate pre silicon models on FPGA and emulation platforms.
• Design Automation - Infrastructure and automation.

Lab & Remote Operations Focused Roles

• Supporting our FGPA emulation, remote testing and development farms.
• Testing and validation of product specifications and characteristics.
• Use case projects including demo development, utilizing our extensive prototyping hardware.
• Development of lab tools and services.
• This role comprises significant operational management and business management elements in areas such as:
• EHS (Environmental Health and Safety), logistics and controlled technology, privacy (GDPR), operational management and finance.
• Successful lab support engineers will develop advanced communication and organizational skills to manage the dynamic, fast changing lab environment.
• You will also gain a great broad understanding of all aspects of our technology development, across our cutting-edge product portfolio.
• Graduate/Technical Graduate position as appropriate.

What we offer:

We give you opportunities to transform technology and create a better future, by delivering products that touch the lives of every person on earth. As a global leader in innovation and new technology, we foster a collaborative, supportive, and exciting environment-where the brightest minds in the world come together to achieve exceptional results.

Please indicate on your cover letter roles you would be interested in. Specific technical activities will vary depending per team, with all internships working on our current cutting-edge NPU neural processor technology portfolio. A strong problem-solving mindset is needed to resolve issues in flows, in designs, in testcases, toolsets etc.

Qualifications:

The candidate must be currently doing a Level 8 or Level 9 college course in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering with Business or an equivalent course. You must also be available for six to eight months in 2026 with a preferred starting date of either January or June.

Required Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and manage stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated team dynamics / ability to work as part of a high performing team.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity in defining activities and direction.
• Good planning and organization skills.

          

Job Type:Student / Intern

Shift:Shift 1 (Ireland)

Primary Location: Ireland, Leixlip

Additional Locations:

Business group:The Software and AI (SAI) 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 TrustN/A

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.