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Intel

SW engineer - Silicon CAD tool development

Intel

Santa Clara, CA · full time · Mid

$149,600 – $211,200

Listed on Intel’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

A mid-level software engineer will build and own key subsystems for Intel's chassis automation tool, which translates high-level SoC infrastructure requirements into RTL, register definitions, and verification collateral. The role suits someone comfortable with full-stack tool development who wants to influence next-generation chip architectures from the ground up.

Our summary, not Intel’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 4+ years CAD/EDA tooling or design automation experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years experience
  • 3+ years Python or similar language with hands-on software systems and frameworks development including packaging, testing, and CLI tools
  • Experience designing and validating structured schemas using JSON or YAML
  • Knowledge of version control (Git), code reviews, unit/integration testing, and CI/CD practices

Nice to have

  • Understanding of digital SoC design concepts including RTL hierarchy, synthesis flows, and parameterized IP design
  • Working knowledge of SystemVerilog to understand and validate generated outputs
  • Experience with Network-on-Chip architectures or high-performance interconnect protocols such as AXI, CHI, PCIe, UCIe
  • Familiarity with IP packaging, configuration, and integration methodologies including IP-XACT
  • Exposure to industry EDA tools and design flows
  • Knowledge of graph-based algorithms or data structures for topology generation, connectivity modeling, or routing
  • Experience with GUI development using Qt/QML, React, Electron or similar frameworks
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, and software architecture principles

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