•AI/ML CAD Engineer, RTL & Design Verification

Intel; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel is seeking an AI/ML CAD Engineer to strengthen RTL and Design Verification through automation, tools, and AI-assisted workflows for advanced microprocessors. You will blend software, CAD/EDA, RTL and verification expertise to enhance front-end design across RTL development, simulation, verification, emulation, static sign-off, and CI/CD.

This role involves building AI-enabled capabilities, improving engineering productivity, and collaborating with RTL teams, EDA vendors, and cloud

Qualifications

• + Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering or CS with 3+ years experience, or a Master's with 1+ year experience.
• + Linux experience with shell scripting.
• + Python, Perl, or C/C++ skills.
• + RTL/Verification CAD tools.
• + Debugging across RTL, automation flows, and software/tool interactions.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot issues across RTL, EDA Frontend tools (VC_SPYGLASS(Lint, CDC and RDC), VCS, VMS) and automation infrastructure, and design environments.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain AI-assisted CAD/EDA automation, tools, and workflows supporting RTL design and verification.
• Build scripts and software solutions that improve RTL build, simulation, verification, emulation, regression, and static sign-off workflows.
• Apply AI/ML and AI-assisted development technologies to improve engineering automation, debugging, and productivity.
• Develop and enhance CI/CD and regression automation for hardware development workflows.
• Analyze workflow and infrastructure data to identify opportunities for improved performance, reliability, and engineering efficiency.
• Partner with engineering and cloud infrastructure teams to improve compute utilization and scalability.
• Collaborate with RTL design, verification, CAD, infrastructure teams, and EDA vendors to resolve technical issues and improve methodologies.

Skills

Linux scripting

Python

Perl

C/C++

RTL CAD tools

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

Master's in same field

Tools

VC_SpyGlass

VCS

Questasim

CI/CD

Job description

The Role and Impact

Join a team helping shape the future of high-performance CPU design. As an AI/ML CAD Engineer supporting RTL and Design Verification, you will develop and enhance automation, tools, and methodologies that help engineering teams design and validate advanced microprocessors.

Job Details

Job Description: Join a team helping shape the future of high-performance CPU design. As an AI/ML CAD Engineer supporting RTL and Design Verification, you will develop and enhance automation, tools, and methodologies that help engineering teams design and validate advanced microprocessors. You will combine software engineering, CAD/EDA, RTL and verification knowledge, and AI-assisted development to improve front-end design workflows spanning RTL development, simulation, verification, emulation, static sign-off, and CI/CD. This is an opportunity to apply strong programming and problem-solving skills to complex CPU development challenges while helping introduce AI-enabled capabilities that improve engineering productivity and efficiency.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot issues across RTL, EDA Frontend tools (VC_SPYGLASS(Lint, CDC and RDC), VCS, VMS) and automation infrastructure, and design environments.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain AI-assisted CAD/EDA automation, tools, and workflows supporting RTL design and verification.
• Build scripts and software solutions that improve RTL build, simulation, verification, emulation, regression, and static sign-off workflows.
• Apply AI/ML and AI-assisted development technologies to improve engineering automation, debugging, and productivity.
• Develop and enhance CI/CD and regression automation for hardware development workflows.
• Analyze workflow and infrastructure data to identify opportunities for improved performance, reliability, and engineering efficiency.
• Partner with engineering and cloud infrastructure teams to improve compute utilization and scalability.
• Collaborate with RTL design, verification, CAD, infrastructure teams, and EDA vendors to resolve technical issues and improve methodologies.

Behavioral Traits That We Are Looking For

• Technical curiosity: Enjoys learning new technologies and finding better ways to solve engineering challenges.
• Problem solving: Uses structured analysis and sound judgment to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across design, verification, software, infrastructure, and vendor teams.
• Communication: Clearly communicates technical issues, recommendations, and solutions to different audiences.
• Ownership: Takes responsibility for deliverables and follows issues through resolution.
• Adaptability: Comfortable learning and working across evolving AI, software, and semiconductor design technologies.

Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life.

• See Intel Benefits for more details.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.

Note

For information on Intel’s immigration sponsorship guidelines, please see Intel U.S. Immigration Sponsorship Information.

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science + 3+ years of experience, or a Master's in the same field with 1+ years of educational or work experience.

Your Experience Describe Above Must Be In The Following

• Linux experience with shell scripting.
• Python, Perl, or C/C++ skills
• RTL/Verification CAD tools
• Debugging across RTL, automation flows, and software/tool interactions.

Preferred Qualifications And Experience

• Troubleshoot EDA tools and design environments
• Experience with major EDA tools (VC_SpyGlass, VCS, Questasim, coverage/low-power tools).
• Experience with CAD/EDA automation (simulation/emulation flows, verification integration, CI/CD).
• Experience with AI Development environments such as GitHub/Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor.
• Experience supporting RTL build and simulation/verification workflows.
• Experience working with EDA vendors (issue triage, features, debugging).
• Multi-domain debugging (RTL, testbench, tools, scripts, infrastructure).
• Cloud compute experience (scaling sim farms, resource optimization).
• DevOps for hardware (regressions, CI/CD, monitoring/alerting).
• Verilog/SystemVerilog.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, Texas, Austin

Additional Locations

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: $122,440.00 - 232,190.00 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. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.