EDA Tools Software Engineer

100 Intel Corporation; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Intel Foundry Technology Manufacturing (FTM) is seeking a CAD/EDA Tools Software Engineer to join our advanced packaging team in Arizona. You will define next-generation design tools, work with EDA vendors, and contribute to innovations that enhance productivity, design quality, and end-to-end packaging testing.

You will partner with design, CAD, and reliability teams to implement scalable solutions, develop documentation, and ensure robust tool performance across internal and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Development, or related STEM field.
• 4+ years of experience in IC digital design, package design, or EDA tools.
• Experience with Cadence, Synopsys, or Siemens EDA tools and related software.
• Scripting skills: Python, TCL, SKILL, VBScript, or Perl to automate workflows.
• Interfacing with customers to analyze design challenges or define functional specs for EDA vendors.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to EDA tools, automation, and design flow.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to gather requirements and deploy new tool features.
• Coordinate with external EDA vendors to resolve issues and define tool specifications.
• Create technical docs, user guides, and best practices to improve design efficiency.
• Build test cases and verify package designs in end-to-end EDA tool testing.

Skills

Scripting languages

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Innovus

Synopsys 3DIC Compiler

Siemens Calibre

Job description

Job Overview

Intel Foundry is a systems foundry dedicated to transforming the global semiconductor industry by delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era. With a focus on scalability, AI advancement, and shaping the future, we provide an unparalleled blend of an industry-leading technology, a rich IP portfolio, a world-class design ecosystem, and an operationally resilient global manufacturing supply chain. Intel Foundry will be differentiated from other foundries with a combination of leading-edge packaging and process technology, committed capacity in the US and Europe, and a world-class IP portfolio that customers can choose from, including x86 cores, graphics, media, display, AI, interconnect, fabric and other critical foundational IP's. Foundry Services will also provide access to package design services to help our customers seamlessly turn silicon into solutions, using industry standard and advance design packages. Come join us and do something wonderful.

Role Summary

Intel's Foundry Technology Manufacturing (FTM) Advanced Packaging Technology and Manufacturing (APTM) group is seeking a talented and motivated CAD/EDA Tools Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to collaborate directly with EDA vendors, define next-generation design tools, and contribute to groundbreaking innovations that enrich lives worldwide. You play a pivotal role in design, develop, test, and debug software tools, improve design flows, and methodologies used across internal and Foundry package design teams. You will work closely with design engineers, CAD teams, infrastructure partners, and tool vendors to improve engineering productivity and implement scalable solutions that improve the overall user experience and design efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve user issues related to Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools, internal automation, engineering environments, infrastructure, and design flow execution.
• Partner with engineering teams to gather requirements, identify pain points, and drive continuous design flow improvements, and new feature deployments.
• Collaborate with internal design, reliability, and CAD teams as well as external EDA vendors to resolve technical issues, define and implement new tool features and requirements.
• Develop technical documentation, user guides, and best-known methods (BKMs) to improve design efficiencies, flow, and package design methodologies.
• Excellent communication and customer support skills.
• Effectively with diverse engineering, design teams, and a large end-user community.
• Build and execute test cases for debugging, validation, and tool signoffs.
• Create and verify unique package designs, integrating components into hierarchical systems to support end-to-end EDA tool testing for advanced technologies.

Core Competencies

• Customer-oriented attitude and mindset.
• Self-driven and results-oriented, capable of effectively working multiple tasks.
• Team player - effective team-work skillset to drive and find solutions for customer design implementation issues/challenges.
• Analytical problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, as well as experience in collaboration, listening and providing feedback.

Qualifications

• This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship
• Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum qualifications and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
• Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Development, Software Engineering, or a STEM-related field.
• 4+ years of experience in: IC digital design, package design, or EDA tools.
• EDA tools from vendors such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Siemens, including tools like Cadence Virtuoso, Innovus, Synopsys 3DIC Compiler, Siemens Calibre, or others.
• Scripting languages such as Python, TCL, SKILL, VBScript, or Perl to automate workflows.
• Interfacing with customers and stakeholders to analyze design challenges or define functional specifications for EDA vendors.
• Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• 6+ years of experience in IC digital design, package design, or EDA tools.
• Experience with computational geometry, silicon or assembly processes, or test and characterization techniques.
• Experience with large SoC or multi-die package design implementation flows
• Experience scripting and automation skills in EDA environments
• Experience supporting Design Automation, CAD, or package design environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional infrastructure and automation improvement initiatives

Job Details

Job Type: Experienced Hire

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, Arizona, Phoenix

Additional Locations: US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Position of Trust N/A

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.

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

$149,600.00-211,200.00 USD

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.

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