Software Engineer – Datacenter - California, Santa Clara, United States
$100,550 - $141,950 USD yearly
Originally posted 1 October 2026 by the employer.
About the role
As a Software Application Development Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and debugging software applications used by end-users or integrated with other applications by ISVs. You will work across the full application stack, focusing on both frontend and backend development with modern programming languages and secure coding practices.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, test, and debug software applications for end-users or integrated with third-party applications.
- Contribute to both frontend and backend development using modern software methodologies and programming languages.
- Write functional and test code, automate build and deployment processes, and perform unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
- Follow secure coding practices and ensure compliance with software legal guidelines.
- Analyze user stories to translate requirements into practical software solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient infrastructure planning and functionality.
- Complete product documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance.
- Interact with end-users to define system requirements and implement necessary modifications.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field with 1+ years of hands-on experience in software development OR a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field with no prior professional experience.
- US Citizenship required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.
- Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Perl.
- Familiarity with Linux shells and command-line interfaces (CLI).
Nice to have
- Experience with industry-standard tools such as Ansible, Cobbler, Containers, and Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of Linux operating systems (preferably SUSE).
- Exposure to continuous monitoring solutions like Elastic, Kibana, and Grafana.
- Basic understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP/S.
- Familiarity with static typed programming languages such as Java or C++.
Skills: Software Application Development Engineer, datacenter, frontend and backend development, Python, Linux shells, Kubernetes
This role has been open 8 days — well below the 51-day median for Infrastructure/Platform Software roles.
Infrastructure/Platform Software · Infrastructure Platform
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Open roles in category
912
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Median days open
51 d
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Median salary
$229k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Intel Corporation | All employers we track in this specialty (912 roles · 86 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 36 | 912 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 189 | 6078 · 146 employers |
| Median days open | 17 d | 51 d (−34 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $229k |
Skills observed across this category: Software Application Development Engineer, datacenter, frontend and backend development, Python, Linux shells, Kubernetes
Who's hiring in this category
- NVIDIA · 250 open roles · median 49 d
- Qualcomm · 60 open roles · median 61 d
- AMD · 51 open roles · median 28 d
- Cerebras · 40 open roles · median 74 d
- Graphcore · 38 open roles · median 101 d
- Intel Corporation (this employer) · 33 open roles · median 21 d
How we counted: 912 open Infrastructure/Platform Software (Infrastructure Platform) roles from 86 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 9 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family row. Figures refresh nightly.