ELH Software Engineer / Agent Engineer - EDA - Austin 2027

IBM; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM's Electronic Design Automation (EDA) team in Austin seeks early-career engineers passionate about software, AI, and semiconductor design. You will contribute to tools supporting IBM's processors and computing systems, covering logic design, verification, synthesis, routing, and timing analysis.

You will work on AI-driven automation, tool development, and algorithm engineering, collaborating with hardware and software teams to shape IBM's AI-enabled design workflows.

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

• Design, develop, and deploy tools used across IBM's processor and computing systems.
• Work on AI-driven automation and large-scale software solutions for chip design workflows.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to deliver innovative design tools.
• Contribute to logic design, verification, synthesis, placement, routing, and timing analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MS degree

PhD

Tools

C++

Java

Rust

Python

Job description

Introduction

The IBM Electronic Design Automation (EDA) team is seeking motivated early-career engineers with a passion for software engineering, AI, and semiconductor design. Our team develops advanced software and Agentic AI solutions that drive the design and verification of IBM's next-generation processors and computing systems — spanning logic design, verification, synthesis, routing, and timing analysis. These positions are competitive. We encourage applications from candidates with demonstrated programming skills, a foundation in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering, and a genuine interest in AI and advanced computing.

Your Role And Responsibilities

EDA is at the center of IBM's Agentic AI transformation in semiconductor development. As an EDA Software Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers to design, develop, and deploy innovative tools used across IBM zSystems, Power Systems, Storage, and Quantum Computing products.

Work You Could Be Doing

• 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

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• 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

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Knowledge of computer architecture and microarchitecture
• Familiarity with digital, VLSI, or semiconductor design concepts
• Experience with logic design, functional verification, synthesis, place-and-route, or timing analysis
• Experience with GenAI, Agentic AI systems, ML frameworks, or AI-assisted software development
• Experience developing software in Linux environments
• Understanding of software engineering practices, testing methodologies, and version control systems