EDA Tools Software Engineer (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Location: Hillsboro, Oregon, United States; hybrid work model with time split between the assigned Intel site and off-site work.

Annual salary: $128,880–$245,160 USD.

Company

Intel Foundry develops semiconductor manufacturing technologies, software tools, and processes supporting advanced hardware design and manufacturing.

What you will do

• Design and develop software tools and flows that automate and optimize hardware design and semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Gather user stories, requirements, and feedback from internal teams to guide tool development.
• Write functional and test code, automate build and deployment processes, and perform unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Debug and enhance existing tools and workflows as business needs evolve.
• Document and implement design rules for semiconductor process integration and tooling.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 4+ years of hands-on industry experience; or a master’s degree with 3+ years; or a PhD with 6+ months.
• Hands-on industry experience developing software tools.
• Proficiency in one or more EDA tools, such as Synopsys, Cadence, or Mentor.
• Expertise in one or more scripting languages, including Shell, Perl, Python, or Tcl.
• Experience working on UNIX/Linux platforms.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with semiconductor processing and device physics, including lithography, etch, and deposition tools.
• Experience with VLSI mask design, layout verification, and Cadence Virtuoso or Klayout.
• Hands-on experience with Calibre DRV, Calibre, or IC Validator for design rule verification.
• Knowledge of microprocessor design, computer architecture, and custom design debugging.
• Strong communication skills for explaining complex technical information to diverse audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model combining on-site and off-site work.
• Competitive pay, stock bonuses, health benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation.
• Shift 1 schedule in the United States.
• Employment is subject to Intel’s responsible business and ethical hiring practices; no recruitment or employment-related fees are charged.