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Silicon Hardware Engineering - Intern, Graduate

Intel

Location

Hillsboro, OR, Folsom, CA, Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX, Phoenix, AZ

Type

Internship

Posted

9/4/2026

Compensation

$105,698 - $105,702 per year

Master's Internship
PhD Internship
H-1B FY202694.2% approval-88% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Silicon Hardware Engineering Intern at Intel will contribute to meaningful projects that power the future of computing. This role offers hands-on experience in various aspects of silicon architecture, circuit design, and validation. Interns will collaborate with experienced engineers and technical leaders, gaining exposure to the entire technology lifecycle. The position focuses on building technical expertise while addressing real-world challenges in semiconductor technology.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM field.
  • 3+ months of experience gained through coursework, academic projects, research, internships, co-ops, student organizations, assistantships, or other relevant technical experiences.
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
  • Experience or interest in design, architecture, programming, scripting, data analysis, automation, modeling, simulation, validation, or debugging.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and ability to work in team-based environments.

Responsibilities

  • Build technologies that power the future of computing.
  • Work on silicon architecture, circuit design, logic, layout, physical design, verification, validation, and debug.
  • Design, build, test, and analyze technologies at the core of Intel processors and platforms.
  • Use scripting, data analysis, and hardware validation methods to solve technical problems.
  • Collaborate across silicon, product, and manufacturing teams.
  • Contribute to innovations in processors, GPUs, SoCs, photonics, and validation systems.

Benefits

  • Intel offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Intel Corp

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

74

FY2026

Approval rate

94.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

2,201

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-88%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-54%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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