Applied Machine Learning Engineer (LLMs & RL)

Job Details: Job Description: We are seeking an Applied Machine Learning Engineer (LLMs & RL) to join our team, focused on fine-tuning large language models (LLMs). This role sits at the intersection of research and engineering: the ideal candidate designs and implements post-training pipelines, develops RL environments and reward models, and conducts training runs to improve model capabilities for agentic applications. You will work with a dynamic team and your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Design and maintain post‑training pipelines, from data ingestion through deployment Develop reinforcement learning environments, reward models, and evaluation signals Debug, optimize, and scale distributed training workloads Design and execute research experiments and ablation studies Develop benchmarks and evaluation metrics for model capability and alignment Behavioral traits that we are looking for: Ability to work independently in ambiguous problem spaces Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills Balance of research rigor and engineering execution Clear technical communication and collaborative mindset Demonstrated learning agility and growth mindset Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life. See  Intel Benefits  for more details. Qualifications: You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Note: For information on Intel’s immigration sponsorship guidelines, please see Intel U.S. Immigration Sponsorship Information Minimum Qualifications and Experience : Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related STEM field. In addition you must have 3 years of experience in the following: Experience in machine learning engineering, data science, ML research or modeling fine tuning. Programming: Python/C as the primary development language for ML research and engineering Core ML fundamentals: LLM architectures, optimization, and model training fine tuning evaluation technics. Preferred Qualifications and Experience : Masters or PhD degrees are preferred. Hands-on experiences implementing and scaling the full post-training pipeline for language models including supervised fine tuning and reinforcement learning. Previous experiences designing and building evaluation frameworks and benchmarks that accurately measure model capability improvements and alignment quality Modeling distillation quantization experience Take the next step in your career journey by applying today, and become part of Intel's mission to shape the future of technology through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, California, Santa Clara Additional Locations: US, California, Folsom, US, Oregon, Hillsboro Business group: The Client Computing Group (CCG) is responsible for driving business strategy and product development for Intel's PC products and platforms, spanning form factors such as notebooks, desktops, 2 in 1s, all in ones. Working with our partners across the industry, we intend to deliver purposeful computing experiences that unlock people's potential - allowing each person use our products to focus, create and connect in ways that matter most to them. 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 l ... (truncated, view full listing at source)