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CAD/EDA Tools Automation Engineer

Intel

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Base salary From $111,030

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Hillsboro, OR

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  • LocationHillsboro, OR
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  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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About this job

Job Details:

Job Description: 

Intel's Foundry Technology Manufacturing (FTM) is seeking a talented and motivated CAD/EDA Tools Automation Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will design, develop, test, and debug software tools, flows, and methodologies used in design automation and by cross-functional teams in the design of hardware products, process design, and manufacturing. You will play a critical role in enabling engineering productivity by building robust, scalable, and efficient automation solutions that support the full hardware design lifecycle. 
 
About the Role 

We are looking for a talented CAD/EDA Tools Automation Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design, develop, test, and debug software tools, workflows, and methodologies that power our design automation processes. Your work will directly support hardware product design, process design, and manufacturing teams. 

What You'll Do 

  • Gather and document user stories and technical requirements.
  • Write clean, efficient functional and test code. 
  • Automate build and deployment pipelines. 
  • Perform unit, integration, and end-to-end testing of software tools. 
  • Develop and maintain scalable workflows and design automation solutions. 

Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Knowledge and/or experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your schoolwork and/or classes and/or research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences.
 

​Minimum Qualifications  

  • Master's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a STEM related field (degree must be completed by start date) 
  • 6+ months of experience with: 
    • Programming and scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, or C++ 
    • Working in Linux environments 
    • Version control systems and EDA tools 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Ph.D. degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a STEM related field   
  • Hands-on experience implementing solutions using Large Language Models. 
  • 12+ months of experience with: 
    • Industry-standard EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys ICV, or Siemens Calibre for physical design, place and route scripting, and DRC verification 
    • Building job management tools on distributed computing systems 
    • Process automation using workflows, templates, and standardized methodologies 
    • CAD software administration and deployment 

Job Type:

College Grad

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

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: $111,030.00-211,200.00 USDThe 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 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.

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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.

Source: Intel on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($111,030) is above 9% of the 33 Engineering (non-software) roles in Oregon listed on this site. Their median floor is $120,000; the middle half runs from $116,000 to $140,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Intel roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Intel roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
CAD/EDA Tools Automation Engineer (this listing)From $111,030
Cloud Software Development EngineerFrom $111,030
GPU Software Development EngineerFrom $111,030
System Software Validation Engineer - Edge, Physical AI, and RoboticsFrom $111,030
GPU Software Development EngineerFrom $111,030
Software Performance EngineerFrom $111,030
CAD/EDA Tools Software EngineerFrom $111,030

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Intel roles · How to read the bar

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Employer-stated posting date
2026-09-04
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Location as the employer wrote it: US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $111,030.00-211,200.00 USD

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