CAD/EDA Tools Automation Engineer

Intel is hiring a CAD/EDA Tools Automation Engineer. It pays $111k-$211k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Intel.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions Python, Tcl and C among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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AI in this role

Design and develop CAD/EDA software tools and automation workflows to support hardware product design and manufacturing.

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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 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 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.

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.

How we rate this

CAD/EDA Tools Automation Engineer at Intel rates 15 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

CAD/EDA Tools Automation Engineer is an open job at Intel.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $111k-$211k a year.
The role is based in US, Oregon, Hillsboro.
The job was posted on September 4, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Intel. Apply on Intel

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