Design Automation Engineer

Intel•Hillsboro, OR

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of Intel Foundry’s Frame Automation Team (FRAT), the Design Automation Engineer designs, develops, tests, and debugs software tools, flows, and methodologies used in design automation and by teams working on hardware design, process design, and manufacturing. The role captures user stories and requirements, writes functional and test code, automates build and deployment, and performs unit, integration, and end-to-end testing. It also designs and builds web-based interfaces for configuring, launching, and controlling tools, including frontends, backends, databases, and APIs. The Frame is a component of every wafer manufactured by Intel and contains silicon structures used by metrology and lithographic tools. The Frame Automation Team develops automation and specifications to support the Frame. The team works with engineers in Lithography, Process Integration, Device Physics, Circuit Design, and Resolution Enhancement Technology (RET) to understand and establish frame structures for future Intel products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of hands-on experience, or a master’s degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of hands-on experience, or a PhD in a relevant field and 6+ months of hands-on experience. Relevant fields include Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Proficiency in network automation tools and scripting languages such as Python, Ansible, or equivalent.
Experience with CI/CD frameworks and version control systems such as Git, Jenkins, or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, VLANs, and VPNs.
Hands-on expertise deploying and managing network infrastructure in cloud and on-premise environments.
Familiarity with network monitoring and visualization tools.

Nice To Haves

Ability to assess and integrate emerging technologies into existing systems.
Strong communication and collaboration skills for working across diverse teams.
Experience enhancing disaster recovery and production network solutions.
Track record of driving process improvements and operational efficiency.
Interest in building innovative tools and solutions that redefine network automation.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and debug software tools and methodologies for design automation.
Capture user stories and requirements to guide tool design and functionality.
Write functional and test code to support software performance and reliability.
Automate build and deployment processes.
Conduct unit, integration, and end-to-end testing of software tools.
Design and build web-based interfaces to configure, launch, and control tools, including frontends, backends, databases, and APIs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align tool functionality with business needs.
Work with Lithography, Process Integration, Device Physics, Circuit Design, and RET engineers to understand and establish frame structures.