Cloud Software Development Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description
As a Cloud Software Development Engineer in the System Simulation and Modeling (SSM) organization, you will be a technical leader responsible for architecting, developing, and scaling software solutions that enable Intel's next generation platforms before silicon is available. You will drive innovations in simulation, system software, automation, and cloud infrastructure that accelerate firmware and software development across Intel product lines. In this role, you will partner closely with architects, firmware engineers, operating system developers, silicon designers, and software teams to create high-fidelity development environments and shift-left solutions that improve product quality, reduce execution risk, and enable faster time-to-market. Your work will directly influence Intel's ability to develop, integrate, validate, and optimize complex system software stacks in a cloud-native development ecosystem. You will be expected to solve ambiguous technical challenges, influence technical direction across teams, mentor engineers, and drive execution from concept through production deployment. The System Simulation and Modeling (SSM) team is part of the Product Enablement Solutions Group (PESG). We are transforming how Intel firmware and software are developed, integrated, and validated through advanced simulation, modeling, automation, and cloud technologies. Our team develops large-scale system simulation platforms that enable software development and validation months before silicon availability. These capabilities are critical to Intel's product execution strategy, reducing schedule risk while accelerating innovation across Data Center, AI, and emerging platform technologies. The primary responsibilities for this role will include, but are not limited to:
• Architect and develop scalable software solutions that enable simulation, system modeling, automation, and cloud-based development workflows.
• Lead the design and implementation of software frameworks that support firmware, drivers, operating systems, middleware, SDKs, and system-level software validation.
• Drive shift-left strategies that enable software development, integration, and validation well ahead of hardware availability.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to identify requirements, influence technical direction, and deliver integrated solutions across the software stack.
• Apply AI-assisted development techniques, automation, and advanced tooling to improve engineering productivity and solution quality.
• Lead root-cause analysis and debug of complex system-level issues involving firmware, operating systems, drivers, hardware-software interactions, and simulation environments.
• Drive engineering excellence through software architecture reviews, code reviews, technical mentorship, and adoption of best practices.
• Identify technical risks proactively and define mitigation strategies to ensure successful product execution.
• Influence long-term architecture and technology investments that improve simulation fidelity, scalability, and developer productivity.

Qualifications:
Minimum

Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of experience, or PhD with 4+ years of experience in software development or related technical disciplines.
• Intermediate experience designing and delivering complex software systems at scale.
• Advanced understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and system software development.
• Advanced programming experience in C++, Python, or similar systems programming languages.
• Experience leading technical projects that span multiple teams or system domains.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems with significant ambiguity and broad organizational impact.
• Intermediate to Advanced English proficiency (both verbal and written).
• Must have unrestricted
- permanent right to work in Costa Rica. Preferred

Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
• Experience developing system simulators, virtual platforms, emulation technologies, or modeling frameworks.
• Deep understanding of computer architecture domains such as Memory Technologies, RAS, Security, Interconnects, Accelerators, GPUs, or AI systems.
• Experience debugging firmware, boot flows, operating systems, device drivers, and hardware/software interactions.
• Experience building AI/ML-enabled developer tools, intelligent automation solutions, or applying AI to software engineering workflows.
• Familiarity with large-scale validation, performance characterization, workload analysis, and system optimization.
• Strong technical leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and influence technical direction across organizational boundaries. Join Intel's SSM organization and help redefine how future products are built. You will work at the intersection of simulation, cloud computing, AI, and system software while driving technologies that enable Intel's most critical product programs. Your contributions will have direct impact on product execution, software readiness, and the future of Intel platform innovation.

Job Type
Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (Costa Rica) Primary

Location:
Costa Rica, San Jose Additional Locations: 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.
* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.