EDA Design Automation Engineer

Job Title

EDA Design Automation Engineer

Role Summary

Design, implement, verify, and support hardware design tools, flows, and methodologies to enable efficient electronic design automation (EDA) workflows. Work within the Design Technology Platform (DTP) team in Intel Foundry to deliver PDKs, foundational IPs, and technology enablement that support silicon validation and customer design workflows.

Experience Level

Entry-level - suitable for candidates with 0–2 years of hands-on experience. A Master's degree with no prior professional experience is also acceptable per the posting.

Responsibilities

Contribute to tooling, flows, and platform efforts that validate and optimize hardware designs on Intel technology.

• Design and implement methodologies for technology node and EDA tool enablement.
• Create, verify, and integrate hardware designs and platforms for end-to-end EDA tool testing.
• Develop, test, and analyze engineering design automation tools, flows, and methodologies to improve efficiency and optimize power and performance.
• Support development and enhancement of platforms, databases, scripts, and tool flows for design automation.
• Collaborate with EDA vendors to define and test next-generation design tools.
• Develop domain expertise in digital design, verification, structural and physical layout, chip integration, power/performance optimization, clocking, and timing.

Requirements

Core technical skills and practical abilities required for the role.

• Proficiency in hardware design tools and EDA workflows.
• Strong understanding of digital design principles, verification methodologies, and physical layout concepts.
• Proficient programming skills: Python, C++, TCL, SKILL; familiarity with AI tools is expected.
• Experience developing or supporting platforms, scripts, databases, and automated flows for design automation.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate technical issues clearly.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to drive tooling and methodology improvements.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience collaborating with EDA vendors or contributing to vendor tool evaluation.
• Hands-on exposure to chip integration, power/performance trade-offs, or timing closure workflows.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline) with 0–2 years of hands-on experience; OR a Master's degree in a relevant field with no prior professional experience. Demonstrated skills from internships, academic projects, coursework, or hands-on training are acceptable as qualifying experience. No specific certifications were listed.

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.