Job Details: Job Description: The Opportunity: For nearly a decade, Intel's Neuromorphic Computing Lab-together with a global ecosystem of 250 research groups-has explored architectures, algorithms, and software inspired by the brain's extraordinary efficiency, scalability, and adaptability. Our Loihi series of research chips pioneered event-driven, sparse, and massively parallel neuro-inspired processing, fueling over 100 peer-reviewed publications that validate the promise of this novel approach. Now, we're entering an exciting new chapter: transforming these breakthroughs into real-world products that will power the coming era of physical AI systems-beyond the reach of GPUs and mainstream AI accelerators. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of computing, from transistor-level innovation to software abstractions, join us. Help define the next wave of AI technology that harnesses the proven advantages of Intel's neuromorphic computing technology with the versatility demanded by modern AI workloads. Position Overview: Drive the design, implementation, and optimization of Intel's neuromorphic AI software stack and SDK. Collaborate with architects and cross-functional teams to deliver robust, efficient software solutions that enable developers and customers to build high-performance physical AI applications powered by Intel's neuromorphic technology. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and test components of Intel's neuromorphic AI software stack, including model optimization, compiler, and runtime modules. Collaborate with customers and partners to design optimized algorithms and applications. Partner with hardware architects to optimize HW/SW co-design for performance and scalability. Integrate neuromorphic software into leading robotics, IoT, and sensing frameworks to enable broad ecosystem adoption. Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement of software processes. Assist in profiling and benchmarking software performance. About the Organization: As part of Intel's CTO Office, you will join a vertically integrated incubation effort dedicated to bringing Intel's neuromorphic technology innovations to market. Our diverse team of engineers and researchers have pioneered sparse, event-based, neuromorphic architecture over multiple generations and is now focused on commercializing the technology in future Intel and partner products. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: MSc in the fields of Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Strong analytical and applied skills in mathematical optimization, robotic control, motion planning, and related SW tools and libraries. 6 years of experience in Python and/or C/C++ with the ability to design and write quality code. 3 years of experience with developing hardware-aware algorithms for neuromorphic hardware systems in the domains of mathematical optimization, graph search, motion planning, or robotic control. Experience with performance profiling and benchmarking algorithms on neuromorphic hardware systems versus competitor systems. 3 years or experience in collaborative software development (design methodologies, SCRUM, version control, software testing, etc.). Experience with software development in AI compiler frameworks (MLIR, IREE, ONNX, Triton). Excellent communication skills, customer-oriented, attention to detail, and demonstrated project management skills. Work permit in Germany. Preferred Qualifications: Deep expertise in low-level performance engineering of neuromorphic hardware systems, including workload quantization, workload distribution, and low-level kernel programming. Experience deploying real-time control or motion planning systems on robotic hardware in research or production environments. Demonstrated experience in end-to-end architecture design for large-scale AI or robotics software systems, including performance optimization across hardware-software boundaries. Track record of publishing peer-reviewed research, filing patents, or presenting at leading conferences in neuromorphic computing, robotics, or AI systems. Deep understanding of machine learning and AI algorithms. Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (Germany) Primary Location: Germany, Munich Additional Locations: Business group: Intel makes possible the most amazing experiences of the future. You may know us for our processors. But we do so much more. Intel invents at the boundaries of technology to make amazing experiences possible for business and society, and for every person on Earth. Harnessing the capability of the cloud, the ubiquity of the Internet of Things, the latest advances in memory and programmable solutions, and the promise of always-on 5G connectivity, Intel is disrupting industries and solving global challenges. Leading on policy, diversity, inclusion, education and sustainability, we create value for our stockholders, customers, and society. 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. *