CAD/EDA Tools Software Engineer

Intel•Hillsboro, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Intel's Foundry Technology Manufacturing (FTM) is seeking a CAD/EDA Tools Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and debug software tools, flows, and methodologies for design automation and cross-functional hardware design, process design, and manufacturing teams. The role supports engineering productivity by building robust, scalable, and efficient automation solutions across the hardware design lifecycle. The engineer will collaborate with internal stakeholders to capture requirements and turn them into technical solutions, develop functional and test code, automate build and deployment pipelines, and validate tools through unit, integration, and end-to-end testing. The role also supports physical design, place-and-route, and DRC verification workflows; CAD and EDA infrastructure; distributed-computing job management; process standardization and documentation; code reviews; and continuous improvement of software development practices. This is a college-graduate position based in Hillsboro, Oregon, and is eligible for Intel's hybrid work model, allowing employees to divide time between the assigned Intel site and off-site work. The listed annual salary range is $111,030 to $211,200, with individual pay depending on location and other job-related factors.

Requirements

Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, required by the date of hire.
At least 6 months of experience with programming and scripting languages such as Python or C++.
At least 6 months of experience working in Linux environments, with version management systems, and with EDA tools.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and debug software tools, flows, and methodologies used in design automation environments.
Capture user stories and requirements from internal stakeholders and translate them into technical solutions.
Write functional and test code to deliver high-quality, maintainable software.
Automate build and deployment pipelines to streamline tool delivery and updates.
Perform unit, integration, and end-to-end testing of software tools.
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 the administration, deployment, and maintenance of CAD software and EDA tool infrastructure.
Develop job management tools on distributed computing systems to optimize resource utilization and workflow efficiency.
Standardize and document processes using workflows, templates, and reusable automation components.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of software development best practices.