EDA Tools Hardware Engineer

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About This Role

  • The Role and Impact Join Intel's mission to engineer world-changing technology as an EDA Tools Hardware Engineer.
  • We are seeking an experienced EDA CAD / Tool Flow Development Engineer to develop and maintain transistor-level timing characterization flows for custom IPs, embedded memories, SRAMs, register files, and compiler-generated macros across advanced semiconductor technologies.
  • This role focuses on characterization methodology, CAD infrastructure, automation, and model validation for complex custom macros and memory IPs.
  • The engineer will work closely with custom circuit, memory design, STA, and methodology teams to enable scalable and silicon-accurate timing, power, and noise modeling flows.
  • The ideal candidate has strong expertise in SPICE-based characterization, Liberty model generation, custom macro timing behavior, and large-scale automation using industry-standard tools such as Synopsys NanoTime and Cadence Liberate.
  • Key Responsibilities Develop, test, and analyze engineering design automation tools, flows, and methodologies to improve efficiency and optimize power and performance.
  • Collaborate with EDA vendors to define, evaluate, and test next-generation design tools and flows.
  • Create and verify unique hardware designs, integrating components into hierarchical systems to support end-to-end EDA tool testing for advanced technology nodes.
  • Define and enable methodologies for hardware development related to EDA tools and technology node advancements.
  • Support and enhance platforms, databases, scripts, and tools used for design automation.
  • Provide digital design, verification, full-chip integration, physical layout, power, performance, clocking, and timing for future TFM development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 6+ years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience; OR PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • Timing characterization methodologies in one of the following: (i.e.
  • Nanotime, Liberate, PrimeLib) Experience with Liberty timing models Preferred Qualifications Experience in any of the following: SPICE simulation CMOS circuits Memory architecture fundamentals STA fundamentals Advanced-node custom IP or memory characterization flows Scripting and automation skills in Linux environments Take the next step in your career by joining Intel and becoming a part of our mission to shape the future of technology.
  • Apply today to make an impact with your expertise.

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: $141,910.00-269,100.00 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.

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