The Role and Impact  
At Intel, we are shaping the future of technology by pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a Senior EDA Tools Hardware Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and enabling next-generation hardware design tools, flows, and methodologies. Your contributions will directly impact Intel's ability to deliver industry-leading silicon solutions with optimized power, performance, and efficiency. Collaborating with world-class engineers and EDA vendors, you will drive the adoption and enhancement of cutting-edge tools that enable Intel's success in advanced technology nodes. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, implement, and verify hardware design tools, flows, and methodologies for advanced technology nodes 

• Develop unique hardware designs and integrate components into hierarchical systems for end-to-end EDA tool testing 

• Analyze and optimize methodologies for improved power, performance, area, and efficiency in hardware development 

• Build platforms, databases, scripts, and tool flows to enhance design automation capabilities 

• Test and analyze engineering design automation tools to ensure reliability, functionality, and quality 

• Develop and refine tools to support digital design, verification, structural and physical layout, full-chip integration, power optimization, clocking, and timing methodologies 

• Work collaboratively with EDA vendors to define, test, and adopt next-generation design tools 

Core Competencies 

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills  

• Experience collaborating with external EDA vendors and industry leaders 

The Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position.  Minimum qualifications listed below would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experience and / or schoolwork/classes/research. The 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, or in a STEM related field 

• Industry Experience Requirements (one of the following): 
  • 7+ years of experience in hardware design and development with a Bachelor's degree, OR        
  • 5+ years of experience with a Master's degree, OR              
  • 3+ years of experience with a PhD 

• Experience in EDA tools and methodologies, including debugging and problem-solving 

• Experience in physical design, optimization, and tools flows and methodology (TFM) development

• Experience analyzing and improving software quality 

• Experience in digital design, verification, and structural layout 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with power-performance optimization techniques and formal verification 

What We Offer 

Join a team that is redefining what is possible through engineering excellence. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of semiconductor technology, contributing to innovations that power the future of computing and technology.