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EDA Tools Software Engineer

Intel

Company websiteintel.com (Intel, opens in new tab)

Base salary From $128,880

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

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  • LocationHillsboro, OR
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About this job

Job Details:

Job Description: 

The Role and Impact:
As an EDA Tools Software Engineer, you will design, develop, test, and debug software tools, flows, and methodologies that support automation processes for hardware design, process development, or manufacturing. Your contributions will directly enable efficient workflows and improved design capabilities, empowering Intel to produce innovative products. This role emphasizes hands-on software development, user requirements gathering, and testing-all critical for Intel's success in delivering high-quality design automation solutions.

Business Group:
The Intel Foundry team is at the forefront of enabling groundbreaking semiconductor manufacturing technologies. Our mission is to develop innovative software tools and processes that support advanced hardware design and manufacturing across Intel's portfolio. As part of this team, you will collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines to create solutions that drive Intel's leadership in the semiconductor industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop software tools or flows to automate and optimize hardware design and manufacturing processes
  • Collaborate with internal teams to gather user stories, requirements, and feedback for tool development
  • Write functional and test code, automate build and deployment processes, and perform unit, integration, and end-to-end testing of software tools
  • Debug and enhance existing tools and workflows to meet evolving business needs
  • Document and implement design rules for semiconductor process integration and tooling

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 4+ years of hands-on industry experience

OR

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 3+ years of hands-on industry experience

OR

  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 6+ months of hands-on industry experience

Hands-on industry experience developing software tools in one or more of the following:

  • Proficiency in one or more EDA tools, such as Synopsys, Cadence, or Mentor
  • Expertise in scripting languages like Shell scripting, Perl, Python, or Tcl
  • Experience working on UNIX/Linux platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with semiconductor processing and device physics, including lithography, etch, and deposition tools
  • Experience with VLSI mask design, layout verification, and tools like Cadence Virtuoso or Klayout
  • Hands-on experience using Calibre DRV, Calibre, or IC Validator for design rule verification
  • Knowledge of microprocessor design, computer architecture, and custom design debugging
  • Strong communication skills to convey complex technical information effectively to diverse audiences

 

 

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Job Type:

Experienced Hire

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

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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: $128,880.00-245,160.00 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 ($128,880) is above 26% of the 38 Software Engineering roles in Oregon listed on this site; 2 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $148,500; the middle half runs from $126,720 to $164,075.

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 6, 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
EDA Tools Software Engineer (this listing)From $128,880
Compiler Engineer for AI DSLsFrom $128,880
AMHS Intelligent Systems EngineerFrom $128,880
EDA Tools Software EngineerFrom $128,880
Operations Research EngineerFrom $128,880
EDA Tool Software EngineerFrom $128,880
GPU Software Development EngineerFrom $128,880

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

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Employer-stated posting date
2026-10-28
Where this pay comes from

Location as the employer wrote it: US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $128,880.00-245,160.00 USD

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