Sr AI Runtime Architect - Neuromorphic Computing

Job Title

Sr AI Runtime Architect - Neuromorphic Computing

Role Summary

Lead the architecture and implementation of Intel's neuromorphic AI runtime stack for edge and robotic systems, owning the roadmap, execution behavior, and integration with compilers, firmware, drivers, and AI/robotics frameworks.

The role is a hands-on technical leadership position inside a vertically integrated incubation team focused on commercializing neuromorphic hardware and software for real-world products.

Experience Level

Senior - expects substantial leadership and hands-on experience (examples in Qualifications: 10+ years developing systems software; 5+ years in AI runtime architecture and leading technical teams).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities for the role include:

• Define and drive technical vision, architecture, and roadmap for the runtime stack from firmware to framework integration.
• Architect and develop runtime components, performance tooling, and execution behavior for both host-attached and standalone devices.
• Specify and own contracts/interfaces between runtime and compiler, and integrate with industry AI and robotics frameworks.
• Measure and own performance, real-time behavior, and production quality across silicon and simulators.
• Collaborate with compiler, hardware, application teams, customers, and partners to translate workload requirements into runtime capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership: establish engineering practices, mentor engineers, and guide cross-functional delivery.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• 5+ years developing and shipping AI runtime software for accelerators, GPUs, or comparable hardware (examples: OpenVINO, TensorRT, ONNX Runtime, Ryzen AI) with familiarity of drivers and firmware.
• 5+ years leading architecture of complex software systems and defining interfaces to adjacent components.
• 5+ years owning performance and production quality of accelerator software, including profiling, benchmarking, and cross-boundary debugging.
• 5+ years providing technical leadership to engineering teams, including mentoring and leading cross-functional delivery.
• 10+ years hands-on developing production-grade systems software in C/C++; proficiency in Python; disciplined engineering practices (code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD).
• 1+ years using AI agents to assist design, implementation, testing, or code review in production workflows.
• Strong collaboration skills with compiler, hardware, and application teams to convert workload requirements into runtime capabilities.

Nice-to-have / preferred:

• Experience managing engineering teams (hiring, development).
• Familiarity with internals of OpenVINO, oneAPI Level Zero, or comparable accelerator stacks.
• Experience with spatial, dataflow, or statically scheduled accelerators and compiler-driven placement/scheduling.
• Experience with robotics or real-time systems (deterministic execution, ROS 2, Holoscan).
• Experience integrating functional or performance simulators into accelerator stacks.
• Familiarity with device driver and firmware development for embedded Linux or RTOS.
• Experience in HW/SW co-design or performance modeling.

Education Requirements

BSc, MSc, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

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.