Intel

Intel

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EDA Tools Software Engineer

Posted Aug 5, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$149.6K – $284.6K/yr
Location
3 Locations, Arizona, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
10+ years of related experience in electrical/software engineering and design enablement/tool optimization.
Education
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field

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Role Summary

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This role develops software tools, flows, and methodologies for design automation and teams designing hardware products, process design, or manufacturing. It is part of Intel Foundry's technology manufacturing organization, which supports semiconductor process and packaging technology, manufacturing, and customer technology enablement.

What You'll Do

  • Capture user stories and requirements
  • Write functional and test code for software tools
  • Automate software build and deployment
  • Perform unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
  • Design, develop, test, and debug software tools, flows, and methodologies

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Qualifications

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field; 10+ years of related experience in electrical/software engineering and design enablement/tool optimization; in-depth knowledge of semiconductor device physics, process technology, and design rules; knowledge of EM, IR drop, and ESD concepts; experience with reliability verification, extraction, and simulation tools, flows, and methodologies; scripting skills using SKILL, Python, PERL, or TCL.

Required

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field
  • 10+ years of related experience in electrical/software engineering and design enablement/tool optimization
  • In-depth knowledge of semiconductor device physics, process technology, and design rules
  • EM, IR drop, and ESD concepts for technology/design methodologies and related EDA tools
  • Experience in industry-standard reliability verification, extraction, and simulation tools, flows, and methodology
  • Scripting skills using SKILL, Python, PERL, or TCL

Preferred

  • Physical verification flows: LVS and DRC
  • Tools, flows, and methodologies for optimal Product PPAC (Performance/Power/Area/Cost)
  • Driving cross-functional and industry-wide initiatives and taskforces
  • Experience applying AI/ML techniques for analog layout generation and automation
  • Ability to apply ML to geometry and graph-based problems

Original job description

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Job Details:

Job Description: 

Designs, develops, tests, and debugs software tools, flows, and methodologies used in design automation and by teams in the design of hardware products, process design, or manufacturing. Responsibilities include capturing user stories/requirements, writing both functional and test code, automating build and deployment, and/or performing unit, integration, and end-to-end testing of the software tools.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field with 10+ years of related experience in electrical/software engineering and design enablement/tool optimization.
    10+ years of experience in the following areas:

  • In-depth knowledge of Semiconductor device physics, process technology, and design rules.

  • EM ( Electromigration) , IR drop and ESD concepts for technology/design methodologies and related EDA tools.

  • Experience in Industry-standard Reliability Verification, Extraction and Simulation Tools, Flows and Methodology.

  • Scripting skills using programming languages such as SKILL, Python, PERL, or TCL.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Physical verification flows: LVS and DRC.

  • Tools, flows, and methodologies for optimal Product PPAC (Performance/Power/Area/Cost).

  • Driving cross-functional and industry-wide initiatives and taskforces.

  • Have experience applying AI/ML techniques for analog layout generation, automation.

  • Ability to apply ML to geometry and graph-based problems.

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, Arizona, Phoenix

Additional Locations:

US, California, Folsom, US, California, San Jose

Business group:

Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly. We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments. Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.

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.

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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: $149,600.00-284,580.00 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.

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About the company

Intel

Large Enterprise

Intel Corporation is a global leader in computing innovation, renowned for its advanced semiconductor manufacturing and technology solutions. Founded in 1968, the company is primarily known for developing microprocessors that power a vast range of computing devices, from personal computers to data centers. With a strong commitment to research and development, Intel continuously drives advancements in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT), aiming to enhance connectivity and computing capabilities around the world. Intel's mission is to create technology that enhances lives and enables progress across various industries.