The Systems, Software and Architecture Research (SSA) group within Intel Labs is seeking a passionate, self-driven candidate for a RnD position in Intel's Emerging Systems Lab (ESL). The candidate will be contributing to Intel's research on autonomous systems (AV and Robotics) working closely with our Business Unit partners for developing and transferring the cutting edge technology components. Part of the research scope will include research on infrastructure-based robotics. Candidate will also spearhead development, submission and execution of research proposals in the area of autonomous systems research for broader collaboration across the research community. The work will involve implementing the developed solutions efficiently on Intel platforms, developing system prototypes, and working with business units to integrate the solutions into Intel's product offerings. The candidate will also have opportunities to publish their work in top-tier academic journals and conferences.

The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:

• Team player, with ability to collaborate with internal and external partners

• Self-driven, capable of independent self-directed research

• Strong communication skills

• Willing to try new ideas, fail-fast and learn

Qualifications

You must possess the below requirements to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications:

The candidate must possess a Masters degree ( with 5+ years industry experience ) or Ph.D. degree ( with 3+ years industry experience ) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field.

3+ years of experience in below areas:

• Autonomous systems, robotics, perception and navigation algorithms.

• Machine learning and AI algorithms including deep-learning.

• Coursework in robotics, machine learning, linear algebra, linear and non-linear optimization.

• Familiarity with deep-learning frameworks such as Tensorflow and/or Pytorch.

• End-to-end systems optimization under various performance and latency constraints

Preferred Qualifications:

• Image processing, video processing with a strong background in signal processing

• Image/video compression with a strong background in information theory

• Computer vision

• Hardware and architectures for machine learning

• Experience optimizing ML workloads on autonomous platforms

Intel Labs is the company's world-class, industry leading research organization, responsible for driving Intel's technology pipeline and creating new opportunities. The mission of Intel Labs is to deliver breakthrough technologies to fuel Intel's growth. This includes identifying and exploring compelling new technologies and high risk opportunities ahead of business unit investment and demonstrating first-to-market technologies and innovative new usages for computing technology. Intel Labs engages the leading thinkers in academia and industry in addition to partnering closely with Intel business units.

Other Locations

US, California, Santa Clara;Virtual US and Canada

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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.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in US, Colorado:
$171,440.00-$257,260.00

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