Job Details:
Job Description:
The Role and Impact At Intel, we are shaping the future of technology by pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a Senior EDA Tools Hardware Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and enabling next-generation hardware design tools, flows, and methodologies. Your contributions will directly impact Intel's ability to deliver industry-leading silicon solutions with optimized power, performance, and efficiency. Collaborating with world-class engineers and EDA vendors, you will drive the adoption and enhancement of cutting-edge tools that enable Intel's success in advanced technology nodes.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and verify hardware design tools, flows, and methodologies for advanced technology nodes
- Develop unique hardware designs and integrate components into hierarchical systems for end-to-end EDA tool testing
- Analyze and optimize methodologies for improved power, performance, area, and efficiency in hardware development
- Build platforms, databases, scripts, and tool flows to enhance design automation capabilities
- Test and analyze engineering design automation tools to ensure reliability, functionality, and quality
- Develop and refine tools to support digital design, verification, structural and physical layout, full-chip integration, power optimization, clocking, and timing methodologies
- Work collaboratively with EDA vendors to define, test, and adopt next-generation design tools
**Core Competencies **
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience collaborating with external EDA vendors and industry leaders
Qualifications:
The Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Minimum qualifications listed below would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experience and / or schoolwork/classes/research. The preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
**Minimum Qualifications **
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or in a STEM related field
Industry Experience Requirements (one of the following):
- 7+ years of experience in hardware design and development with a Bachelor's degree, OR
- 5+ years of experience with a Master's degree, OR
- 3+ years of experience with a PhD
Experience in EDA tools and methodologies, including debugging and problem-solving
Experience in physical design, optimization, and tools flows and methodology (TFM) development
Experience analyzing and improving software quality
Experience in digital design, verification, and structural layout
**Preferred Qualifications **
- Experience with power-performance optimization techniques and formal verification
What We Offer
Join a team that is redefining what is possible through engineering excellence. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of semiconductor technology, contributing to innovations that power the future of computing and technology.
Job Type:
Experienced Hire
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
Virtual US
Additional Locations:
Business group:
The Central Engineering Group (CEG) is Intel's data-driven organization that builds scalable engineering solutions across three pillars: Product Enablement (IP, tools, and methodologies), Custom ASIC (leveraging existing IP for custom silicon), and Foundry Enablement (supporting top customers and validating technologies). The team focuses on customer-driven, end-to-end solutions with short development cycles to deliver measurable business impact across Intel's product and foundry businesses.
Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Position of Trust
N/A
Benefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $164,470.00-311,890.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role is available as a fully home-based and generally would require you to attend Intel sites only occasionally based on business need. However, you must live and work from the country specified in the job posting, in which Intel has a legal presence. Due to legal regulations, remote work from any other country is unfortunately not permitted. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.The application window for this job posting is expected to end by 08/01/2026
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.