AI Model Optimization Engineer

About the role

Job Details: Job Description: The Role and Impact Intel is seeking an AI Model Performance Optimization Engineer to help deliver high-performance AI solutions that enable the next generation of client computing experiences. In this role, you will enable, validate, benchmark, optimize, and debug AI models to ensure they run efficiently and accurately across Intel hardware platforms. Working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning frameworks, software engineering, and hardware acceleration, you will collaborate with engineers across Intel to improve AI model performance, scalability, and adoption by customers and partners worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity for engineers passionate about Generative AI, machine learning systems, model optimization, and performance engineering who want to influence technologies used by millions of people globally. What You Will Do Key responsibilities will include but not limited to: Enable, validate, benchmark, and optimize AI models on Intel platforms. Analyze model performance and identify optimization opportunities. Debug issues across AI frameworks, software stacks, and hardware platforms. Develop and execute tests to ensure model functionality, accuracy, and performance. Collaborate with software, hardware, compiler, and architecture teams to solve technical challenges. Utilize AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity. Contribute code, bug fixes, documentation, and test coverage to internal and open-source projects. Work effectively with globally distributed engineering teams. Behavioral traits that we are looking for: Curiosity and Learning Agility: Demonstrates a passion for learning emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and development methodologies. Problem Solving: Approaches complex technical challenges with structured analysis and creative thinking. Ownership: Takes initiative, drives issues to resolution, and delivers high-quality results with accountability. Collaboration: Works effectively across software, hardware, architecture, and product teams to achieve shared objectives. Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced environments where priorities and technologies evolve rapidly. Communication: Communicates complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Global Teamwork: Works effectively across geographically distributed teams and diverse perspectives. Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life. See Intel Benefits for more details. Qualifications: You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research. Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related technical discipline with 3+ years of hands-on experience in AI frameworks, algorithms, and programming OR Master's degree in the same field with 2+ years of experience. Programming in Python and/or C++. Experience with machine learning or deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow. performance analysis, profiling and optimization Linux and/or Windows operating systems. Git-based software development workflows. Preferred Qualifications and Experience: Experience with GenAI models (LLM, VLM, VLA) or OpenVINO. Understanding of parallel programming, preferably with experience in SYCL or OpenCL. Previous publications or contributions to AI research. Familiarity with OpenVINO or other AI inference frameworks. Experience contributing to open-source software projects. Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (Malaysia) Primary Location: Malaysia, Penang Additional Locations: 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. Position of Trust N/A Work Model for this Role 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. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter. Intel’s official careers website. Find your next job and take on projects that shape tomorrow’s technology. Benefits Internships Life at Intel Locations Recruitment Process

Posted Oct 18, 2026