CAD/EDA Tools Software Engineer

Intel’s Foundry Technology Manufacturing (FTM) team is hiring a CAD/EDA Tools Software Engineer to design, build, test, and debug software tools that support hardware design and manufacturing workflows. The role focuses on automation and tooling for CAD/EDA environments, alongside collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve how design and verification work gets executed.

Role Overview

This position will help deliver software tools and automation solutions used in design automation environments. You will contribute to the CAD/EDA tool infrastructure, develop job management utilities for distributed computing systems, and standardize workflows with reusable automation components.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and debug software tools, flows, and methodologies for design automation environments.
• Capture user stories and requirements from internal stakeholders and translate them into technical solutions.
• Write functional and test code to produce maintainable software deliverables.
• Automate build and deployment pipelines to streamline tool delivery and updates.
• Conduct unit, integration, and end-to-end testing to validate functionality and reliability.
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation frameworks for physical design, place and route, and DRC verification workflows.
• Collaborate with hardware design, process design, and manufacturing teams to identify automation opportunities and improve design methodologies.
• Support administration, deployment, and maintenance of CAD software and EDA tool infrastructure.
• Develop job management tools on distributed computing systems to improve resource utilization and workflow efficiency.
• Standardize and document processes through workflows, templates, and reusable automation components.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of software development best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
• 6+ months of experience with solid programming and scripting languages such as Python or C++.
• Experience working on Linux environments, version management systems, and EDA Tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
• 12+ months of experience using industry-standard EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys ICV, and Siemens Calibre for physical design, place and route scripts, and DRC verification.
• Experience developing job management tools on distributed computing systems.
• Experience automating processes using workflows, templates, and other means.
• Knowledge of CAD software administration and deployment.

Technologies

• Python
• C++
• Linux
• Cadence Virtuoso
• Synopsys ICV
• Siemens Calibre

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary range: USD 111,030 - 211,200
• Competitive pay
• Stock bonuses
• Health
• Retirement
• Vacation
• Total compensation package ranks among the best in the industry

Location and Work Model

• Hillsboro, OR (hybrid)
• Eligible for Intel’s hybrid work model to split time between working on-site at an assigned Intel site and off-site

Additional Information

• Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices.
• Intel does not charge fees during the 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 the hiring process, report it immediately to your recruiter.