Design Technology Tool Enablement Engineer

Intel•Hillsboro, OR

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Design Technology Platform team and contribute to our mission of delivering industry-leading process technologies and cutting-edge products to the market. As an EDA Tools Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, testing, and debugging software tools and flows that empower design teams to innovate faster and meet complex manufacturability requirements. This role involves working at the intersection of software development and semiconductor design, enabling Intel's advanced process technologies and fostering innovation. Your efforts will directly impact Intel's ability to maintain technological leadership in the semiconductor industry and bring groundbreaking products to the global market.

Requirements

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field with 8+ years, OR Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field with 5+ years.
3+ years of scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, Perl for automation or testing experience in Unix/Linux platforms and computing environments.
3+ years of experience in EDA tools, including Calibre, ICV, or Pegasus, with skills in developing rule decks (e.g., SVRF/TVF, PXL, PVL).
5+ years of experience in semiconductor device physics and/or process technology, and design rules and/or translating physical design challenges into algorithmic and software-driven solutions.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with physical verification techniques, including DRC, LVS, and density/fill modules.
Exposure to layout and schematic entry tools such as Cadence Virtuoso or Synopsys Custom Designer.
Proven ability to collaborate across teams and organizations to deliver innovative solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience addressing cross-disciplinary challenges.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly.
Demonstrated leadership in driving process improvements or innovation initiatives.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and debug software tools and methodologies for process design and manufacturing.
Collaborate with process developers, design rule owners, and end users to define technology specifications and requirements and implement optimal solutions.
Automate workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and deployment across teams.
Build and execute test cases to validate software tools, ensuring seamless integration with design methodologies.
Engage with internal partners and external EDA vendors to coordinate tool feature requirements and specifications.
Assess and isolate performance contributors for technology features as part of enablement.
Identify and analyze problems, plans, tasks and solutions.
Cultivate and reinforce appropriate group values, norms and behaviors.
Perform in a dynamic, challenging and sometimes ambiguous environment with drive and creativity.