Compiler Engineering Undergraduate Intern - SYCL Runtime

Intel Corporation
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaPosted Sep 10, 2026

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Job Description

The Role and Impact As Compiler Engineering Intern, you will dive into the exciting world of compiler technologies, contributing to the advancement of Intel's open-source compiler stack. Your day-to-day tasks will involve analyzing applications and benchmarks, triaging issues, and assisting in developing innovative compiler features that maximize hardware performance. This role gives you hands-on experience and exposure to cutting-edge technologies, empowering you to contribute meaningfully to Intel's software ecosystem. This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship. Location: Toronto Canada Ideal Start Date: January 2027

Business group The Data Center Group (DCG) is at the forefront of innovation, driving Intel's leadership in high-performance computing and AI. Within DCG, the SYCL Runtime team focuses on optimizing tools and technologies to enhance software performance across Intel's CPU and GPU architectures. By joining this group, you'll be part of a team committed to enabling groundbreaking advancements for diverse workloads, supporting Intel's mission to shape the future of computing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze and triage performance issues in C++, OpenMP, and SYCL applications and benchmarks.
  • Collaborate with cross-geo engineering and validation teams to ensure product quality and performance.
  • Investigate and resolve compiler defects, prepare reproductions, and track bug submissions.
  • Contribute to compiler middle-end and back-end development, including scalar and loop optimization and vectorization.
  • Execute functional and performance experiments, including stress testing, and identify opportunities for product improvement.
  • Engage with open-source compiler communities and contribute to industry-wide solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
  • Hands-on experienc

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