AI-Driven EDA Engineer for Chip Design Tools

IBM; Ionia (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

IBM's Electronic Design Automation (EDA) team seeks early-career engineers passionate about software, AI, and semiconductor design in New York. You will help design, develop, and deploy tools for IBM’s next-generation processors and computing systems, spanning logic design, verification, and timing analysis.

You'll work on AI-driven automation, tool development, and algorithm engineering, collaborating across IBM’s hardware and software teams to advance Agentic AI solutions for cutting-edge IC

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages such as C, Java, Rust, or similar
• Experience with Python or other scripting languages
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and digital logic design
• Coursework or project experience with AI or Agent Engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to develop efficient algorithms and software solutions
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative, fast-paced engineering environments
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn new technologies

Responsibilities

• AI-Driven Automation: Develop and deploy Agentic AI and machine learning solutions that automate complex chip design workflows, including synthesis and place-and-route
• Tool Development: Build and maintain software tools that support logic design, functional verification, timing analysis, and physical design
• Algorithm Engineering: Design and implement efficient algorithms and large-scale software systems that improve design quality and accelerate chip development
• Collaborative Innovation: Partner with hardware and software engineers across IBM to deliver solutions that shape the future of computing

Skills

C/C++

Java

Python

Data structures

Algorithms

AI/Agent Engineering

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Linux

Git

Job description

IBM's Electronic Design Automation (EDA) team seeks early-career engineers passionate about software, AI, and semiconductor design in New York. You will help design, develop, and deploy tools for IBM’s next-generation processors and computing systems, spanning logic design, verification, and timing analysis.

You'll work on AI-driven automation, tool development, and algorithm engineering, collaborating across IBM’s hardware and software teams to advance Agentic AI solutions for cutting-edge IC