AI Frameworks Engineer - Intern

Intel is building the open software stack that makes large language models run fast on Intel GPUs. This internship is part-time, typically lasting 12-24 months, for current university students based in Poland. The intern will join an engineering team focused on developing and optimizing LLM inference frameworks.

• Current enrollment in a BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, AI, Mathematics, Physics, or related field; student status required throughout internship.
• Proficiency in Python programming.
• Understanding of deep learning and neural networks, including transformer architecture and LLM inference basics.
• Familiarity with Linux user environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with eagerness to learn and teamwork ability.
• Clear and concise English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with PyTorch.
• Exposure to GPU programming with tools such as Triton, CUDA, SYCL, or OpenCL.
• Working knowledge of C or C++.
• Experience in testing and debugging Python code, including unit testing.
• Familiarity with vLLM or other LLM inference frameworks.
• Contributions to open-source projects or a public code portfolio.
• Interest or coursework in computer architecture, parallel programming, or numerical methods.

• Develop and optimize AI framework software for large language model inference on Intel GPUs under senior engineers' guidance.
• Implement, port, and tune compute kernels such as Triton and SYCL for transformer components including attention, sampling, normalization, mixture-of-experts, and quantization.
• Run benchmarks and profile inference workloads to identify and report performance bottlenecks.
• Write and extend unit tests, correctness checks, and performance regression tests.
• Investigate and debug issues from the Python framework down to GPU kernel behavior.
• Collaborate with framework, compiler, and kernel engineers worldwide and participate in code review and open-source community discussions.

Candidates must be current university students based in Poland at the start and throughout the internship. The internship lasts 12-24 months and is part-time alongside studies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on diverse characteristics protected by law.