EDA Tools Engineer

Job Description

Intel put the Silicon in Silicon Valley. No one else is this obsessed with engineering a brighter future. Every day, we create world changing technology that enriches the lives of every person on earth. So, if you have a big idea, let’s do something wonderful together. Join us, because at Intel, we are building a better tomorrow. Want to learn more? Visit our YouTube Channel or the links below!

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We are the Product Enablement Solutions Group (PESG). Come join our world class CAD team and take part in developing the future IPs, Cores, and SOCs. We are looking for motivated engineers to deliver cutting-edge tools, flows, and methodologies for improving design productivity and drive Design-Technology co-optimization. PESG is a worldwide organization that delivers an end-to-end design system for development of Intel's IPs, Cores, and SOCs. We partner with the hardware design teams and EDA vendors. We leverage a mix of experts with different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to deliver a world-class design system that powers Intel's leadership products.

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Delivering world-class Tools, Flows and Methodologies (TFM) to Intel's IP, Core, and SoC product design teams.
• Performing Power/Performance/Area trade-off exploration and analysis.
• Enabling leading edge process technologies on Intel and external foundries.
• Enhancing design team productivity by increasing throughput, reducing iterations, and enabling larger and larger blocks.
• Working on cutting edge technologies such as Machine Learning and Cloud.
  

Important behavior attributes:

• Ability to create and drive concepts to innovative solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective team player with continuous learning mindset.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

What we need to see (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related major.
• 4+ years’ experience working silicon design and/or EDA tools development.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • EDA/CAD vendor tools (Cadence Innovus, Synopsys Fusion Compiler, Ansys RedHawk) experience.
  • Design creation/convergence, Floorplan, Power Grid, Synthesis, Sign Off, and Closure
  • Flows (Timing, Layout, Power, Noise, Reliability, Optimization, Extraction, Low Power Verification, and Formal Equivalence)..
  • Circuit design and process technology.
  • Programming in scripting languages Perl or TCL or Python.
• Strong understanding of RTL2GDS design flows
• Prior experience of synthesis, place & route methodology and flow development, deployment of capabilities for successful TI of compute, client/server SoCs or modern ASIC designs
• Excellence in verbal and written communication, influencing skills when working with stakeholders across the organization as well external vendors
• Leading small teams and mentoring skills of junior engineers

Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.


Benefits at Intel

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. Go to Intel Benefits | Intel Careers for details of benefits available to you. Intel reserves the right to modify, change or discontinue benefit plans at any time in its sole discretion.

Inside this Business Group

Product Enablement Solutions Group (PESG) is one of the key pillars, enabling Intel product design teams get to market faster with winning leadership products.

Other Locations

US, OR, Hillsboro; US, TX, Austin; US, AZ, Phoenix; US, CO, Fort Collins

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.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.



Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US $169,820.00-$239,750.00
*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience

Working Model

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.