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Design Automation Engineer (TFM/EDA)

Posted Sep 3, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Software Engineering & IT Other
Salary
$100.6K – $194.3K/yr
Location
Folsom, California, United States
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Experience
BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 1+ years' experience or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 2+ years' experience
Education
Bachelor's, Master's
Visa support
US Citizenship required; Ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance TS/SCI

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Role Summary

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This role supports design automation, EDA tools, design flows, compute environments, and Intel PDK collateral for external foundry customers within Intel Foundry Automation - Government Programs. The position helps design teams resolve methodology issues and integrate tools and methods to support efficient design processes through tapeout.

What You'll Do

  • Resolve designers' tool and methodology issues on the path to tapeout.
  • Provide support for design ramp-up through training and documentation.
  • Interact with EDA providers to ensure required tool features are available for projects.
  • Partner with PDK/library experts, flow development teams, and product design teams.
  • Collaborate with EC to provision adequate compute capacity and debug associated issues.
  • Create automation scripts and checkers for installing PDKs, EDA tools, licenses, and other design environment components.

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Qualifications

US Citizenship; ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance TS/SCI; experience in front-end and back-end design tools and flows; experience in EDA tools and methodologies; experience in physical design, optimization, and tools flows and methodology (TFM); experience with Verilog/VHDL, Tcl, Perl, Python, bash, and tcsh.

Required

  • US Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance TS/SCI
  • BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 1+ years' experience or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 2+ years' experience...
  • Experience in EDA tools and methodologies, including debugging and problem-solving
  • Experience in physical design, optimization, and tools flows and methodology (TFM)
  • Experience with Verilog/VHDL, Tcl, Perl, Python scripting
  • Linux experience: bash, tcsh

Preferred

  • Active US Government Security Clearance with a minimum of Secret level
  • Hands-on experience of industry standard front-end and back-end EDA tool installs
  • Experience in installation of foundry PDK and flows (Cheetah, etc.)
  • Experience with debugging and design automation

Original job description

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Job Details:

Job Description: 

At Intel Foundry Automation - Government Programs, we believe in empowering our employees with the tools and opportunities to excel, grow, and make a real impact. If you're a seasoned Silicon Design Automation Engineer with proficiency in Design TFM (Tools, Flows, Methodology) and EDA tools support for Intel's PDK (Process Development Kit) for external Foundry customers, we want you on our team.

About This Role:
This role encompasses installation, maintenance, and technical support of design environment (automation scripts, front-end and back-end design tools, flows, processes, and licenses) as well as compute environment (storage, compute, netbatch, ION, etc.). You will also provide technical support for Intel PDK and collateral.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Resolve designer's tool / methodology issues on the path to TapeOut.

  • Provide support for design ramp up through training / documentation.

  • Interact with EDA providers and ensure required tools features are available for the projects with high quality.

  • Closely partner with PDK/library experts, flow development teams, as well as with product design teams

  • Collaborate with EC to provision adequate compute capacity and help debug any associated issues.

  • Create automation (scripts, checkers, etc.) for installation of design environment (PDKs, EDA tools, licenses, etc.) to simplify and accelerate design processes.

  • Support the integration of new tools and methods into existing design workflows, ensuring seamless adoption and scalability.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • US Citizenship required.

  • Ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance TS/SCI.

  • BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 1+ years' experience or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 2+ years' experience in front-end and back-end design tools and flows.

  • Experience in EDA tools and methodologies, including debugging and problem-solving.

  • Experience in physical design, optimization, and tools flows and methodology (TFM).

  • Experience with Verilog/ VHDL - Tcl, Perl, Python scripting.

  • Linux Experience: bash, tcsh.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active US Government Security Clearance with a minimum of Secret level.

  • Hands-on experience of industry standard front-end and back-end EDA tool installs.

  • Experience in installation of foundry PDK and flows (Cheetah, etc.)

  • Experience with debugging and design automation.

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, California, Folsom

Additional Locations:

US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Santa Clara, 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: $100,550.00-194,270.00 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

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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.