Senior Middleware Software Development Engineer

Job Description

Join our Communication Runtimes team as a Senior Cloud Software Development Engineer to develop cutting-edge software features and optimizations for Intel's oneCCL (Collective Communications Library).

This role offers the opportunity to build expertise with the latest Intel GPUs and CPUs used in data centers, collaborate directly with scientists and engineers on the Aurora supercomputer at Argonne National Labs, and make meaningful contributions that advance scientific computing and machine learning capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Communication Library Development
• Design, develop, and maintain advanced features and performance optimizations for oneCCL.
• Optimize software to achieve performance requirements including low latency, high bandwidth, and high reliability
• Implement and enhance communication protocols across multiple layers of the communications stack

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Requirements

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and technical specifications
• Work directly with scientists and engineers on high-performance computing applications and supercomputer implementations
• Partner with hardware teams to optimize software-hardware integration for maximum performance

Performance Optimization and Analysis

• Develop performance optimizations that improve communication latency and throughput
• Conduct comprehensive performance analysis and benchmarking across different system configurations
• Debug complex problems spanning multiple layers of hardware and software stack

What You'll Work On

• Aurora Supercomputer: Direct collaboration with Argonne National Labs on one of the world's most advanced supercomputers
• Cutting-Edge Hardware: Latest Intel GPUs and CPUs designed for data center and HPC applications
• Impact: Meaningful contributions to scientific computing breakthroughs and machine learning advancement
•  Innovation: Development of next-generation communication libraries and optimization techniques
  

Core Competencies

• Self-driven with high motivation to learn emerging technologies
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills for technical collaboration
• Understanding of multiple levels of communications stack architecture

Qualifications

The Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position.  Minimum qualifications listed below would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experience and / or schoolwork/classes/research. The preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or in a STEM related field of Study
• 3+ years of software development experience
• 3+ years of Linux environment development experience
• 3+ years of C and C++ programming experience
• Experience with multithreaded programming and parallel computing concepts
• Specialized Experience (At least one required)
  • Distributed computing systems and architectures 
  • HPC (High-Performance Computing) communications libraries 
  • Collective communications libraries (MPI, oneCCL/NCCL, or SHMEM) 
  • GPU software development and optimization 
  • Network communications stack development (one or more layers) 

Preferred Qualifications

•  Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or in a STEM related field of Study
• Experience developing performance optimizations that measurably improve communications latency or throughput
• Experience debugging complex problems across different layers of hardware and software stack
• Deep understanding of high-performance computing architectures and optimization techniques
• Experience with Intel GPU and CPU architectures and their optimization characteristics
• Knowledge of supercomputing environments and large-scale distributed systems
• Familiarity with scientific computing and machine learning communication patterns

Inside this Business Group

At the Data Center Group (DCG), we're committed to delivering exceptional products and delighting our customers. We offer both broad-market Xeon-based solutions and custom x86-based products, ensuring tailored innovation for diverse needs across general-purpose compute, web services, HPC, and AI-accelerated systems. Our charter encompasses defining business strategy and roadmaps, product management, developing ecosystems and business opportunities, delivering strong financial performance, and reinvigorating x86 leadership. Join us as we transform the data center segment through workload driven leadership products and close collaboration with our partners.

Other Locations

US, Austin

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.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.



Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US $142,500.00-$201,100.00
*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience

Working Model

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.