EDA Tools Hardware Engineer

Job Title

EDA Tools Hardware Engineer

Role Summary

Designs, develops, and supports custom design infrastructure, EDA methodologies, and automation for semiconductor testchip development across advanced nodes. Drives enablement of testchip integration, custom layout design, verification flows, and CAD tool environments to accelerate process technology development and silicon readiness.

Experience Level

Mid-level (3–10 years of relevant experience).

Responsibilities

Work with design, process, technology development, reliability, and validation teams to deliver scalable design methodologies and automation.

• Develop and maintain automation frameworks for layout generation, library management, data migration, and flow optimization using SKILL, Python, and scripting languages.
• Enable and validate CAD environments, version-control systems, and database infrastructures.
• Drive end-to-end testchip integration, custom layout design, E-Test structures, and design libraries for tape-in readiness and silicon characterization.
• Implement and validate DRC/LVS and full‑chip verification flows.
• Optimize software and tool flows for performance and scalability; apply data-structure and algorithm improvements where appropriate.
• Support cross-functional teams during technology development and silicon bring-up; troubleshoot design/EDA issues.
• Follow software development practices including version control, testing, and quality assurance for EDA tools and scripts.

Requirements

Core technical skills and experience required for the role.

• 3–10 years of experience in CAD software development, VLSI, or Design Enablement.
• Proficiency in SKILL and Python; strong scripting experience (TCL, Perl, or similar).
• Familiarity with EDA tool flows (Cadence, Synopsys) and custom layout practices.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software optimization techniques.
• Experience enabling and validating CAD environments, version control, and database infrastructures.
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with software development practices: version control, testing, and QA.

Nice-to-have:

• Exposure to C/C++ or other object-oriented languages.
• Experience with P-cell development and testchip integration.
• Experience applying AI/ML techniques in EDA tool development.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

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.