Intel, Intel NPU Internship

Client AI (Movidius NPU) has multiple Internships available in 2027 across all our hardware and software centric design teams. We have roles in the following teams:  

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:  

• Complier team - Developing an optimised compiler toolchain for the IP to deliver inference performance though the OpenVino tool kit --> Intel® Distribution of OpenVINO™ Toolkit
• Dev Ops - IT and Operational services
• NPU Software - Developing software drivers and firmware for the IP
• Pre-Silicon Simulation team – IP Models and integrating them into virtual platforms.  

Mixed SW/HW roles:  

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

NPU(Movidius)Lab Services and Remote Operations:

Intern will be actively supporting Client AI group development activities across all our development disciplines.

•  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 & controlled technology, privacy (GDPR), operational management and finance.  

Qualifications

• The candidate must be currently doing a Level 8 or Level 9 college course in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or an equivalent course.
• You must also be available for six to eight months in 2027 with a preferred starting date between January and June.   

Required Competencies 

• Strong analytical & 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 & organization skills.