Jobs at Intel - Careers in Software - Open Source Developer

CAREERS IN SOFTWARE - OPEN SOURCE DEVELOPER

Overview

When it comes to working with leading Open Source developers across the software ecosystem and on a broad range of platforms, Intel is one of the few workplaces where you can experience it all. Our Open Source developers are making new things possible. They’re coming up with the latest software technology, user-friendly products and applications that are changing the way we use devices and the traditional computing infrastructure. By enabling a broad spectrum of software environments and programs to run on Intel® processors and platforms, you can help make computing more convenient and set the stage for exciting breakthroughs in every technical area including applications, middleware, graphics, security, web and customer enabling.

What You'll Do

Want to expand and enhance Intel’s entire PC platform? As one of our Open Source developers, you can accomplish exactly that. You’ll join a growing global team that has made Intel one of the world’s top Linux* contributors. You’ll work with the latest technologies and collaborate with all layers of the software ecosystem, including consortia, developer communities and commercial vendors to develop dependable drivers, operating systems and applications.

Intel Open Source developers work with inside and outside vendors to develop solutions, collaborate with other Intel design, layout and hardware engineers, and respond to customer requests to help advance Intel architecture. Whether you’re working in the MeeGo.com open source environment, on Linux security technologies, or implementing designs in Drupal or other open source applications, you’ll be making Intel products and platforms that much more effective. From inside the company, the community and upstream, your job will be to make change happen.

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What You'll Bring

Successful open source developers at Intel typically have a bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field, with 4-6 years of experience. We look for individuals with strong backgrounds in Linux*/UNIX, C/C++, Drupal and MeeGo*. We also value experience with OpenGL, EGL, GLES2 and GLSL, along with familiarity working with the open source software community, and the ability to read and analyze existing code for implementing components of a large-scale system. Knowledge of real-time programming, synchronization, multithreading, multi-processing, and programming at the device driver, application, and middleware levels is valuable.

If you prefer sharing innovation in an open, collaborative environment and are a regular contributor to the Open Source community, Intel may be the right fit. We want individuals with a holistic view of how the software kernel, operating system, applications and the CPU interact. And we’re even more interested if you’re not afraid to document your work for the benefit of the broader community. We’re looking for the best and brightest who can work well with others for the success of the greater whole.

Opportunities

View all Open Source Developer Jobs or select View Software Jobs to see all the opportunities we have in Software. Within the open source developer role we typically have opportunities for interns and college graduates, as well as individuals with related work experience.

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A JOB LIKE MINE

Sarah

Linux* Software Engineer
Hillsboro, OR, USA

"For me, the coolest part of my job is getting to travel to open source conferences and present the things I've been working on. I've been to Japan, New Zealand, Australia, and France in the past four years. Who knows where I'll be next year?"

Connie

Software Engineer
Hillsboro, OR, USA

"I was attracted to Intel for the opportunity to work with like minded individuals. Innovators. People that think outside the box. Geeks that are celebrated for their individuality and respected for their accomplishments. Where projects are not about "can we do it" but "how will we do it.""

Kaitlin

Software Developer
Hillsboro, OR, USA

"A typical day for me involves writing a lot of code and interacting with teammates and peers. Our team uses IRC as a means of communicating, which means there is a steady stream of commentary–some work related, some not. It makes for a fun work environment. Luckily, I am in very few meetings, which means I can spend a lot of time heads down coding (which is the best part of the day!)."