CAD/EDA Tools Automation Engineer

Intel Corporation; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 111,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Vacation

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Hillsboro, Oregon, is seeking a CAD/EDA Tools Automation Engineer to join the Foundry Technology Manufacturing team.

You will design, test, and automate toolchains for physical design, place and route, and DRC workflows, collaborating with design, process, and manufacturing teams to improve methodologies and reliability.

Minimum qualifications include MS in a related field, 6+ months of Python/Tcl/C++, and Linux/EDA tools experience; PhD is a plus. Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related STEM field required.
• 6+ months of experience with Python, Tcl, or C++.
• Experience with Linux, version management systems, and EDA tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and debug software tools and automation for design environments.
• Capture requirements from internal stakeholders and translate into technical solutions.
• Write functional and test code to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Automate build and deployment pipelines for tool delivery and updates.
• Test tools with unit, integration, and end-to-end approaches.
• Develop scripts and automation for PD, P&R, and DRC workflows.
• Collaborate with hardware, process, and manufacturing teams to improve methodologies.
• Support CAD software administration and EDA tool infrastructure.
• Develop job management tools on distributed computing systems.

Skills

Python

Tcl

C++

Linux environments

Version control

Education

Master of Science in Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science

Ph.D. degree (preferred)

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Synopsys ICV

Siemens Calibre

Job description

Job Details: Job Description: About the Organization

Intel's Foundry Technology Manufacturing (FTM) is seeking a talented and motivated CAD/EDA Tools Automation Engineer to join our growing engineering team.

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 actionable technical solutions.
• Write both functional and test code to ensure high-quality, maintainable software deliverables.
• Automate build and deployment pipelines to streamline tool delivery and updates.
• Perform unit, integration, and end-to-end testing of software tools to validate functionality and reliability.
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation frameworks to support 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 through workflows, templates, and reusable automation components.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of software development best practices.

Qualifications

The Minimum qualifications listed below are required to be initially considered for this position. Minimum qualifications listed below would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experience and / or schoolwork/classes/research. The preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Candidates must have the required degree by the date of hire.

• Master of Science degree, in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or in a related STEM field.
• 6+ months of experience in the following: Solid programming and scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, or C++.
• Experience working on Linux environments, version management systems and EDA Tools.

Preferred qualifications

• Ph.D. degree, in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or in a related STEM field.
• 12+ months of experience in the following: Industry-standard EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys ICV, Siemens Calibre for use in physical design, place and route scripts, and DRC verification.
• Development of job management tools on distributed computing systems.
• Automate processes whether standardized through workflows, templates, and other means.
• Knowledge of CAD software administration and deployment.

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge hardware design automation challenges
• Collaborate with world-class engineers across hardware, software, and process design disciplines

Job Type

College Grad

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Benefits

• We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry.
• It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.
• Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
• Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $111,030.00-211,200.00 USD
• The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site.

Additional Information

• * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.