Design Technology Tool Enablement Engineer

Intel Intel · Semiconductors · Oregon, Hillsboro, United States +2

The Design Technology Platform team is looking for an EDA Tools Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and debug software tools and flows for process design and manufacturing. This role involves collaborating with process developers and EDA vendors, automating workflows, and ensuring seamless integration with design methodologies. The position requires expertise in scripting languages, EDA tools, and semiconductor device physics.

What you'd actually do

  1. Design, develop, and debug software tools and methodologies for process design and manufacturing.
  2. Collaborate with process developers, design rule owners, and end users to define technology specifications and requirements and implement optimal solutions.
  3. Automate workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and deployment across teams.
  4. Build and execute test cases to validate software tools, ensuring seamless integration with design methodologies.
  5. Engage with internal partners and external EDA vendors to coordinate tool feature requirements and specifications

Skills

Required

  • Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field with 8+ years (Master's) or 5+ years (Ph.D.)
  • 3+ years of scripting languages (Python, Tcl, Perl) for automation or testing in Unix/Linux
  • 3+ years of experience in EDA tools (Calibre, ICV, Pegasus)
  • Experience developing rule decks (SVRF/TVF, PXL, PVL)
  • 5+ years of experience in semiconductor device physics and/or process technology, and design rules

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with physical verification techniques (DRC, LVS, density/fill)
  • Exposure to layout and schematic entry tools (Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys Custom Designer)
  • Proven ability to collaborate across teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership

What the JD emphasized

  • 3+ years of scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, Perl for automation or testing experience in Unix/Linux platforms and computing environments.
  • 3+ years of experience in EDA tools, including Calibre, ICV, or Pegasus, with skills in developing rule decks (e.g., SVRF/TVF, PXL, PVL).
  • 5+ years of experience in semiconductor device physics and/or process technology, and design rules and/or translating physical design challenges into algorithmic and software-driven solutions.