Principal Engineer, AI Systems and Solutions

Job Title

Principal Engineer, AI Systems and Solutions

Role Summary

Lead design and delivery of integrated AI systems that combine hardware, firmware, board, silicon, and software to meet customer and product requirements. Work within Central Engineering Group to influence Intel's AI product roadmap and translate business opportunities into technical solutions.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor technical leaders, and drive system-level decisions across performance, reliability, cost, security, and scalability. Role will follow Intel's hybrid work model.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Typical experience expectations: 12+ years with a Bachelor's, 8+ years with a Master's, or 6+ years with a PhD (see Education Requirements for details).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include architecture, integration, validation, and technical leadership for AI system products.

• Design and develop integrated AI solutions (deep learning and machine learning) to meet customer and operational constraints.
• Define AI systems architecture and translate business use cases into product specifications.
• Specify hardware and software components to optimize performance, reliability, and maintainability throughout the system lifecycle.
• Drive implementation and system integration, execute benchmarks, and produce technical documentation.
• Analyze component-level tradeoffs considering performance, cost, security, scalability, and sustainability.
• Collaborate across functions to identify next-generation opportunities and inform research and product roadmaps.
• Mentor and develop other technical leaders and support team technical growth.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.

• Must-have: Proven expertise in AI productization, deep learning models, and systems architecture.
• Must-have: Experience in solution design, systems validation, and delivering end-to-end technical solutions to market.
• Must-have: Proficiency with deep learning frameworks and programming (Python and/or C++), plus familiarity with AI infrastructure tools.
• Must-have: Demonstrated track record of disciplined execution on complex technical projects.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with reinforcement learning, autonomous systems, sim2real, or robotics.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with memory hierarchies, security, and operating system interactions relevant to AI solutions.
• Nice-to-have: Experience driving technical strategy, leading teams, and mentoring senior engineers.

Education Requirements

Minimum qualifications specify a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 12+ years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree with 8+ years; or a PhD with 6+ years. The posting targets candidates with formal degrees in technical fields related to AI systems and product engineering.

About the Company

Company: Intel Corporation

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.