Senior Density Fill EDA Tools Engineer

Intel Corporation; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Competitive pay

Benefits programs (health, retirement,

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Job summary

Intel Corporation in Hillsboro, Oregon is seeking an experienced EDA Tools Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and debug software tools supporting advanced process technologies. The role focuses on density fill, PDKs, and tool integration within diverse design methodologies.

The position requires strong Unix/Linux skills, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a track record in physical verification tooling. Hybrid work model and competitive benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of experience, Master's with 5+ years, or PhD with 2+ years.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with a physical verification platform (Calibre, ICV, or Pegasus).
• 3+ years of experience developing or debugging physical verification rule decks using SVRF, TVF, PXL, or PVL/PVTCL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug Fill components of Process Design Kits (PDKs).
• Provide algorithmic solutions to address density deficiencies and manufacturability using Calibre/ICV/Pegasus.
• Collaborate with process developers, rule owners, and end users to define requirements and implement solutions.

Skills

Unix/Linux

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CE or related field

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Synopsys Custom Designer

Calibre

ICV

Pegasus

Job description

Intel Corporation in Hillsboro, Oregon is seeking an experienced EDA Tools Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and debug software tools supporting advanced process technologies. The role focuses on density fill, PDKs, and tool integration within diverse design methodologies.

The position requires strong Unix/Linux skills, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a track record in physical verification tooling. Hybrid work model and competitive benefits accompany this opportunity.