Senior EDA Tools Enablement Engineer (Hybrid)

Intel Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 174,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in the United States is seeking an EDA Tools Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and debug software tools and flows for process design and manufacturing.

You will collaborate with process developers, rule owners, and end users to define specifications, automate workflows, and validate tools while engaging with internal partners and EDA vendors.

This role offers a hybrid work model across US locations and a comprehensive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field with 8+ years, OR Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field with 5+ years.
• 3+ years of scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, Perl for automation or testing experience in Unix/Linux platforms and computing environments.
• 3+ years of experience in EDA tools, including Calibre, ICV, or Pegasus, with skills in developing rule decks (e.g., SVRF/TVF, PXL, PVL).
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor device physics and/or process technology, and design rules and/or translating physical design challenges into algorithmic and software-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug software tools and methodologies for process design and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with process developers, design rule owners, and end users to define technology specifications and requirements and implement optimal solutions.
• Automate workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and deployment across teams.
• Build and execute test cases to validate software tools, ensuring seamless integration with design methodologies.
• Engage with internal partners and external EDA vendors to coordinate tool feature requirements and specifications.
• Assess and isolate performance contributors for technology features as part of enablement.
• Identify and analyze problems, plans, tasks and solutions.
• Cultivate and reinforce appropriate group values, norms and behaviors.

Skills

Scripting languages

EDA tools knowledge

Semiconductor process knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Ph.D. in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Calibre

ICV

Pegasus

Cadence Virtuoso

Synopsys Custom Designer

Job description

Intel Corporation in the United States is seeking an EDA Tools Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and debug software tools and flows for process design and manufacturing.

You will collaborate with process developers, rule owners, and end users to define specifications, automate workflows, and validate tools while engaging with internal partners and EDA vendors.

This role offers a hybrid work model across US locations and a comprehensive compensation package.