About the role#
As a Compiler Engineering Intern, you will work with the SYCL Runtime team to improve Intel's open-source compiler stack. You will analyze applications, triage performance issues, and help develop features that improve hardware performance on CPU and GPU architectures. This role provides hands-on experience with compiler technologies and the software ecosystem.
What you'll do#
- Analyze and triage performance issues in C++, OpenMP, and SYCL applications and benchmarks.
- Investigate and resolve compiler defects by preparing reproductions and tracking bug submissions.
- Contribute to compiler middle-end and back-end development, including scalar and loop optimization and vectorization.
- Run functional and performance experiments, including stress testing, to identify product improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-geo engineering and validation teams to maintain product quality.
- Engage with open-source compiler communities to contribute to industry-wide solutions.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
- Hands-on experience with C/C++ coding, object-oriented programming, and data structures.
- Proficiency in Linux and Windows command-line environments.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with compiler technologies like middle-end/back-end development, linkers, or assemblers.
- Knowledge of code optimization techniques for hardware performance.
- Experience with parallel programming models such as OpenMP, CUDA, or SYCL.
- Experience analyzing runtime behaviors for heterogeneous computing architectures.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Note: This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
About Intel Corporation
Intel Corporation designs and manufactures semiconductors. The company focuses on artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and non-volatile memory solutions. It operates as a public company with over 110,000 employees. The headquarters are in Santa Clara, California, with major office locations across the United States, Israel, France, Singapore, and Poland.
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