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Intel

Pioneers microprocessors, CPUs for PCs

Cloud Software Development Engineer

Full-TimePosted on 10/1/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Hybrid

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field with 4+ years of hands-on experience in cloud software development; alternatively, a Master's degree in a relevant field with 3+ years of experience, or a PhD in a relevant field with no prior professional experience.
  • Proficiency in full-stack development with Core Java, Spring Boot, and Angular or similar Web UI frameworks.
  • Strong knowledge of container technologies, including Kubernetes and OpenShift, and experience with Docker or Linux containers.
  • Expertise in cloud hosting and infrastructure security, including application, integration, and database security.
  • Ability to implement protocols and technologies such as SAML, JWT, OAuth, SSL, and mTLS.
  • Working knowledge of managing and securing Linux operating systems.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and implement security features for cloud stacks using modern software development practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including vulnerability assessment, compliance, and technical groups, to gather requirements and address cloud security challenges.
  • Develop, integrate, and review cloud hosting solutions with a focus on continuous security hardening.
  • Work with container technologies such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Docker to ensure secure and efficient cloud deployment.
  • Implement security across applications, integrations, databases, and processes using technologies like SAML, JWT, OAuth, SSL, and mTLS.
  • Manage and secure Linux operating systems, including CentOS and Ubuntu, for cloud-hosted environments.
  • Document risks, security controls, and evidence to meet compliance standards, ensuring alignment with frameworks like CIS and Docker Bench Security.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience managing large-scale deployments, platform reliability, monitoring, and automation of cloud-native workloads.
  • Certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK).
  • Familiarity with security frameworks, controls, and processes, including CIS and Docker Bench Security.

About the company

Intel designs and manufactures semiconductor chips, with a focus on microprocessors for personal computers, servers, and other devices. Its core product is the CPU on a single silicon chip, which executes instructions, handles arithmetic and logic operations, and coordinates the work of other computer components. Intel originated in memory chips but shifted decisively to microprocessors in the 1980s, becoming a central supplier for the PC era after the IBM partnership and its famous x86 processor line. This shift, large-scale manufacturing, and close ties with computer makers set Intel apart from competitors who remained focused on memory or other components. The company aims to power computing by delivering high-performance, energy-efficient silicon solutions that drive a wide range of computing devices and applications.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • September 29, 2026 OpenShell integration adds policy-enforced agent governance on Xeon.
  • Q2 2026 revenue reached $16.1 billion, with data center and AI up 59%.
  • Intel says server CPU demand outpaces supply, and 2026 CapEx exceeds $20 billion.

What critics are saying

  • September 2026 layoffs cut 52 Santa Clara jobs, signaling continued restructuring pressure.
  • The Paisner derivative suit targets Lip-Bu Tan and the 9.9% government stake.
  • Intel Foundry delays hand external customers to TSMC and AMD, killing the turnaround.

What makes Intel unique

  • Intel's Xeon remains the default CPU backbone for enterprise agentic AI deployments.
  • 18A and 14A foundry nodes position Intel for vertically integrated manufacturing control.
  • Intel's AI Enterprise Agent Toolkit bundles governance, sandboxing, and observability.

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We Invest in Your Life and Career: Intel offers a complete and competitive package of benefits1 that demonstrates how much we care for employees and their families through every stage of life.

Great Minds Deserve Great Rewards: We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, and benefit programs.

Intel Fuels Career Acceleration: Curiosity drives us to change the world. We provide employees opportunities to expand their knowledge, leadership abilities, and skill set.

Vacation, Holidays, and More: We offer opportunities for employees to refresh and recharge—from paid vacation time and holidays to flexible time off programs.

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Growth & Insights and Company News

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Yahoo Finance
Oct 1st, 2026
TSMC vs Intel: Which chip stock is the better buy in 2026?

Intel granted the US government a 10% equity stake in early 2026, triggering shareholder litigation. The move comes as investors weigh the struggling American chipmaker against Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. Intel reported FY 2025 revenue of $52.9 billion, down 0.5% year-over-year, with a net loss of $267 million. Free cash flow was negative at $4.9 billion. TSMC's FY 2025 revenue reached $122.4 billion, up 32% from the prior year. The pure-play foundry posted net income of $55.1 billion and generated $32.2 billion in free cash flow. Intel faces ongoing litigation over the government stake and struggles to regain technical leadership. TSMC confronts geopolitical risks tied to its concentrated manufacturing footprint.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 30th, 2026
Intel shares rise 2.2% as OpenShell adds agent policy enforcement to enterprise AI toolkit

Intel shares rose approximately 2.2% to $118.56 on Wednesday after the company announced it added Nvidia's OpenShell to its enterprise-agent toolkit. OpenShell enforces rules governing file access, credentials and network traffic outside AI model control, addressing security concerns for corporate AI deployments. The feature works with encrypted Trust Domain Extensions virtual machines and models running on Intel's Xeon processors. It is optional and switched off by default, with customers choosing whether to activate it. Intel's announcement included no hardware-order figures or revenue commitments. According to GuruFocus, Intel's shares trade 268.21% above the estimated fair value of $32.20, suggesting significant growth expectations are already priced in. The company must now convert the software capability into increased Xeon processor demand and measurable earnings.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 30th, 2026
Advantech aligns WEDA Edge AI ecosystem with Intel's Open Edge platform amid AI training uncertainty

Advantech has expanded its WEDA-powered Edge AI ecosystem and aligned it with Intel's Open Edge platform to simplify development, deployment, and lifecycle management of edge AI workloads across industrial and enterprise environments. The alignment demonstrates how Intel is embedding its CPUs and software into standardised, container-based edge AI pipelines. This ties directly into making Intel hardware easier to adopt for emerging AI workloads, from industrial computer vision to enterprise agents. Intel's narrative projects $92.4 billion revenue and $21.7 billion earnings by 2029. However, the OpenAI training pause and AI safety concerns cloud near-term visibility for data centre hardware demand. The most pessimistic analysts assume only 9.9% annual revenue growth to approximately $75.8 billion and $6.9 billion in earnings by 2029.

Phoronix
Sep 30th, 2026
Intel Media Driver 2026Q3 introduces Crescent Island support.

Intel Media Driver 2026Q3 introduces Crescent Island support. Released overnight was the Intel Media Driver 2026Q3 stack for providing the latest open-source video encode/decode capabilities on Intel integrated/discrete graphics hardware. Most notable with the new release is rolling out Crescent Island support. Crescent Island is the much anticipated enterprise AI accelerator on the way from Intel. Crescent Island is based on Xe3LP and with lots of LPDDR5X memory. For months NetBSD has seen the Crescent Island bring-up within the Intel Xe kernel driver, the Intel Compute Runtime, and related driver code. Now with the Intel Media Driver 2026Q3 stack NetBSD see it's going to be ready with video acceleration too. The Crescent Island platform support includes video decoding, video encoding, and video processing. The feature matrix hasn't been updated yet for Crescent Island but the support should be roughly on-par with that of Panther Lake and Nova Lake for video capabilities. The 2026Q3 release besides introducing Crescent Island "CRI" only notes the other change in this version being cumulative AV1 decode slice-count validation and fixed out-of-bounds handling in VVC slice. Along with that VA-API media driver update was the VPL GPU Runtime 2026Q3 release. There is also the Crescent Island support plus adding Wildcat Lake to the Panther Lake platform family. The HEVC encoding RAB ref structure was also adjusted for better video quality.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 28th, 2026
Nvidia beats Intel with 55.6% net margin and $96.7B free cash flow in 2026 semiconductor race

Intel reported revenue of $52.9 billion for fiscal year 2025, a slight decline of 0.5% year-on-year, whilst posting a net loss of $267 million. The company is shifting strategy to manufacture chips for external designers through its new foundry model, though shareholder litigation over a government equity deal remains a concern. Nvidia reported revenue of $215.9 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2026, up 65.5% year-on-year, with net income of $120.1 billion. The company dominates the market for graphics processing units used in AI infrastructure but faces risks from customer concentration and export controls. Intel's debt-to-equity ratio stood at 0.4x with negative free cash flow of $4.9 billion. Nvidia maintained a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.1x with free cash flow of $96.7 billion.