Software Enabling and Optimization Engineer (AI)

Location: On-site in Tokyo, Japan, with an additional location in Seoul, South Korea.

Company

Intel's Software and Solutions Group develops software tools and optimizations for AI, cloud, edge computing, and high-performance computing.

What you will do

• Deploy, debug, validate, and optimize Open Edge Platform software components on Intel Architecture systems.
• Design and develop robotics AI, generative AI, and visual analytics applications for Intel edge platforms.
• Enable edge customers with sample code, technical documentation, installation guidance, and demonstrations.
• Troubleshoot software installation issues in Linux environments and resolve platform integration problems.
• Optimize AI pipelines for execution across Intel CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs, including real-time robotics and physical AI workloads.
• Support customers across the Asia-Pacific region and analyze benchmark reports to provide competitive comparisons.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or a PhD with no prior professional experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Node.js, JavaScript, and shell scripting.
• Hands-on Linux troubleshooting experience.
• Strong understanding of AI tools and domains, including OpenCV, GStreamer, ROS programming, and physical AI applications.
• Experience with version control systems and open-source platforms such as Git and GitHub.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Intel software components such as OpenVINO and DL Streamer.
• Knowledge of AI benchmarking and benchmark report interpretation for competitive analysis.
• Understanding of RTSP, TCC, and TSN real-time protocols for robotics applications.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, proactive communication, and collaboration skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time experienced-hire position.
• On-site work model with Shift 1 in Japan.
• Opportunity to contribute to next-generation AI, robotics, edge computing, and high-performance computing solutions.
• Employment consideration is provided without discrimination based on protected characteristics under applicable local law.