EDA Tool Software Engineer

Intel•Austin, TX

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Intel is hiring an EDA Tool Software Engineer in its Foundry Business Group. The role enables EDA vendor tools for RC extraction, including StarRC, Quantus, and xACT, and electromagnetic tools for high-frequency analysis on Intel process technologies. The engineer works in coordination with technology specification owners and validation teams to deliver high-quality solutions and interacts with EDA vendors to enable new features. The position supports Intel Foundry’s manufacturing capabilities, process technologies, and customized solutions for customers. It combines semiconductor technology development with creating solutions for computing. The role is based in the United States and is eligible for Intel’s hybrid work model, with time split between an assigned Intel site and off-site work.

Requirements

A BS degree with 6 or more years of relevant experience, an MS degree with 5 or more years of experience, or a PhD degree with 2 or more years of experience in EE/ECE or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in one of the following skill sets: RC extraction flow enablement using tools such as StarRC, Quantus, or SMNS-xACT, or interconnect stack development for EDA tools such as ITF, ICT, MIPT, or an EM stack such as Keysight Momentum or equivalent.
Scripting experience in Perl, Python, or Tcl.
Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
High motivation and enthusiasm for self-directed, hands-on work.
Creativity and flexibility to work with changing priorities and evolving program needs.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
Adaptability to a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of experience in DRC/LVS runset development or validation using tools such as Calibre, Pegasus, or ICV.
At least 3 years of customer support and debugging in RC extraction.
At least 3 years of experience with high-frequency tools such as Keysight Momentum, Ansys, or Cadence EMX.
Experience with JIRA and GIT.
Proficiency with CMOS process technology.
Experience with electromagnetic modeling and simulation tools and their application to signal integrity/crosstalk analysis for high-speed, high-density on-chip or on-package interconnect.
Experience working with EDA tool vendors to enable customized solutions.

Responsibilities

Enable EDA vendor tools for RC extraction, such as StarRC, Quantus, and xACT.
Enable electromagnetic tools for high-frequency analysis on Intel process technologies.
Coordinate with technology specification owners and validation teams to ensure high-quality solutions.
Work with EDA vendors to enable new features and customized solutions.