EDA Tools Software Engineer

Intel Corporation

. Troubleshoot and resolve user issues related to EDA tools, internal automation, engineering environments, infrastructure, and design flow execution .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $149,600 - $211,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in EDA tools and IC digital design, with strong capabilities in scripting and automation to enhance design flows and methodologies. Proven ability to collaborate with engineering teams and vendors to drive continuous improvements and implement scalable solutions.

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EDA Tools ExperienceIC Digital DesignScripting Languages (Python, TCL, SKILL, VBScript, Perl)Technical Documentation DevelopmentCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

IC Digital DesignPackage DesignEDA Tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens)Scripting (Python, TCL, SKILL, VBScript, Perl)Debugging and ValidationTest Case DevelopmentDesign Flow ImprovementAutomation WorkflowsComputational GeometryMulti-Die Package Design

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationStakeholder EngagementLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Cadence VirtuosoInnovusSynopsys 3DIC CompilerSiemens Calibre

Industry Keywords

Design AutomationCADEngineering ProductivityHierarchical SystemsEnd-to-End EDA Tool Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPerlPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Troubleshoot and resolve user issues related to EDA tools, internal automation, engineering environments, infrastructure, and design flow execution
Partner with engineering teams to gather requirements, identify pain points, and drive continuous design flow improvements and new feature deployments
Collaborate with internal design, reliability, and CAD teams and external EDA vendors to resolve technical issues and define and implement new tool features and requirements
Develop technical documentation, user guides, and best-known methods to improve design efficiencies, flow, and package design methodologies
Build and execute test cases for debugging, validation, and tool signoffs
Create and verify unique package designs, integrating components into hierarchical systems to support end-to-end EDA tool testing for advanced technologies
Design, develop, test, and debug software tools
Improve design flows and methodologies used across internal and Foundry package design teams
Work with design engineers, CAD teams, infrastructure partners, and tool vendors to improve engineering productivity and implement scalable solutions
Collaborate with diverse engineering and design teams and a large end-user community

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Development, Software Engineering, or a STEM-related field
4+ years of experience in IC digital design, package design, or EDA tools
Experience with EDA tools from vendors such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Siemens, including Cadence Virtuoso, Innovus, Synopsys 3DIC Compiler, Siemens Calibre, or others
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, TCL, SKILL, VBScript, or Perl to automate workflows
Experience interfacing with customers and stakeholders to analyze design challenges or define functional specifications for EDA vendors
This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship
Preferred: Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field
Preferred: 6+ years of experience in IC digital design, package design, or EDA tools
Preferred: Experience with computational geometry, silicon or assembly processes, or test and characterization techniques
Preferred: Experience with large SoC or multi-die package design implementation flows
Preferred: Experience scripting and automation skills in EDA environments
Preferred: Experience supporting Design Automation, CAD, or package design environments
Preferred: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional infrastructure and automation improvement initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Stock bonuses
Health benefits
Retirement benefits
Vacation benefits
Hybrid work model allowing employees to split time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site