CAD/EDA Tools Software Engineer

Job Title

CAD/EDA Tools Software Engineer

Role Summary

Join Intel Foundry Technology Manufacturing (FTM) engineering to design, implement, and maintain CAD/EDA software tools, automation flows, and infrastructure that support hardware design, process engineering, and manufacturing. The role focuses on improving engineering productivity through robust, scalable automation and tool integration.

Experience Level

Entry-level (College graduate). Guidance: typically 6+ months of relevant industry, internship, or project experience; preferred candidates have ~12 months of related experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include developing, testing, and delivering CAD/EDA tooling and automation for physical design and verification workflows.

• Design, develop, test, and debug software tools, flows, and methodologies for design automation.
• Gather user requirements from internal stakeholders and translate them into technical solutions.
• Write functional and test code; perform unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Automate build, deployment, and delivery pipelines for tools and updates.
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation frameworks for physical design, place-and-route, and DRC verification.
• Support CAD software and EDA tool administration, deployment, and maintenance.
• Develop job management tools for distributed computing systems to optimize resources.
• Document and standardize processes with workflows, templates, and reusable components.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to development best practices.

Requirements

Concise list of required and preferred technical skills and experience. Degree requirements are summarized separately below.

• Must-have: Strong programming/scripting skills (Python or C++); experience working in Linux environments.
• Must-have: Familiarity with version control systems and software testing practices.
• Must-have: Practical experience developing automation, build/deploy pipelines, or tool integrations (minimum ~6 months).
• Nice-to-have: Experience with industry-standard EDA tools and flows (Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys ICV, Siemens Calibre) for physical design and DRC verification.
• Nice-to-have: Experience developing job management tools on distributed compute systems and CAD software administration.
• Other: Ability to collaborate with hardware, process, and manufacturing teams and to document workflows and reusable components.

Education Requirements

Minimum: Master of Science (MS) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field. Preferred: Ph.D. in those fields. The posting indicates minimum qualifications are typically obtained through a combination of industry experience, internships, and academic coursework/research. Candidates must have the required degree by the date of hire.

About the Company

Company: Intel Corporation

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.