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You will be a key member of the team responsible for building the performance and accuracy measurement frameworks, automation pipelines, and testing ecosystems that validate new AI models. By delivering reliable test environments and clear validation results, you will directly support and accelerate the integration of the newest AI models into OpenVINO™ and Optimum-Intel, helping us scale support for a wider scope of cutting-edge AI architectures.\nBusiness Group\nThe Software Group at Intel is driven by innovation, focusing on developing world-class tools and platforms that empower developers globally. 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