EDA Tool Software Engineer

Job Title

EDA Tool Software Engineer

Role Summary

Develop, enable, and validate EDA vendor tools for RC extraction and high-frequency/EM analysis on advanced process technologies. Work with technology specification owners, validation teams, and EDA vendors to deliver accurate, production-ready tool flows and integrations.

The role is part of Intel Foundry and supports customer and internal design flow enablement for interconnect and EM analysis.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Typical candidates have 3+ years of relevant EDA tool enablement or interconnect/EM experience; hiring criteria vary by degree (see Education Requirements).

Responsibilities

Primary duties focus on tool enablement, validation, and cross-team coordination.

• Enable and validate RC extraction flows (e.g., StarRC, Quantus, xACT) and EM/high-frequency tools.
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation for tool flows (Perl, Python, or TCL).
• Integrate interconnect/EM analysis stacks into foundry flows and ensure accuracy on Intel process technologies.
• Coordinate with specification owners, validation teams, and EDA vendors for feature enablement and bug resolution.
• Debug customer and internal issues related to extraction, EM analysis, and sign-off flows.
• Validate tool performance and accuracy; participate in tool regression and qualification efforts.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.

• Experience enabling RC extraction flows or developing interconnect/EM stacks for EDA tools.
• Scripting proficiency in Perl, Python, or TCL for automation and flow integration.
• Experience with EM/high-frequency analysis tools and workflows (e.g., Keysight-momentum, Ansys, Cadence-EMX) is highly useful.
• Ability to work with EDA vendors to enable features and custom solutions.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills; experience supporting customers or internal users.
• Familiarity with version control and issue tracking (e.g., GIT, JIRA).

Nice-to-have:

• DRC/LVS runset development or validation experience (Calibre, Pegasus, ICV).
• Experience with Keysight-momentum or other high-frequency EM tools for signal integrity/crosstalk analysis.
• Proficiency with CMOS process technology and on-chip/on-package interconnect modeling.

Education Requirements

Minimum qualifications: BS with 6+ years relevant experience, MS with 5+ years, or PhD with 2+ years in Electrical Engineering (EE), Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), or a related technical field. Equivalent practical experience considered where stated.

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.