--- title: Design Automation Engineer at Intel in Santa Clara, CA description: Intel is hiring for the Design Automation Engineer role in Santa Clara, CA. Pays $100.6K–$194.3K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/design-automation-engineer-at-intel-01a1413e-8fa7-73c0-8c9e-aef4b07f313a date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Intel as Design Automation Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. Pays $100.6K–$194.3K per year. Full-time, hybrid role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/2eqryo.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Intel](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/intel?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Hillsboro, OR (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $100.6K/yr - $194.3K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 15, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** C · Some flags. Mostly fine, a few things to check. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Intel sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 2,011 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Intel. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $80,000 – $151,000 a year (median $114,000). ## Description # **Job Details:** ## Job Description: At Intel Foundry Automation - Government Programs, we believe in empowering our employees with the tools and opportunities to excel, grow, and make a real impact. If you're a seasoned Silicon Design Automation Engineer with proficiency in Design TFM (Tools, Flows, Methodology) and EDA tools support for Intel's PDK (Process Development Kit) for external Foundry customers, we want you on our team. **About This Role:** This role encompasses installation, maintenance, and technical support of design environment (automation scripts, front-end and back-end design tools, flows, processes, and licenses) as well as compute environment (storage, compute, netbatch, ION, etc.). You will also provide technical support for Intel PDK and collateral. **Key Responsibilities:** - Resolve designer's tool / methodology issues on the path to TapeOut. - Provide support for design ramp up through training / documentation. - Interact with EDA providers and ensure required tools features are available for the projects with high quality. - Closely partner with PDK/library experts, flow development teams, as well as with product design teams - Collaborate with EC to provision adequate compute capacity and help debug any associated issues. - Create automation (scripts, checkers, etc.) for installation of design environment (PDKs, EDA tools, licenses, etc.) to simplify and accelerate design processes. - Support the integration of new tools and methods into existing design workflows, ensuring seamless adoption and scalability. ## **Qualifications:** **Minimum Qualifications:** - US Citizenship required. - Ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance TS/SCI. - BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 1+ years' experience or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 2+ years' experience in front-end and back-end design tools and flows. - Experience in EDA tools and methodologies, including debugging and problem-solving. - Experience in physical design, optimization, and tools flows and methodology (TFM). - Experience with Verilog/ VHDL - Tcl, Perl, Python scripting. - Linux Experience: bash, tcsh. **Preferred Qualifications:** - Active US Government Security Clearance with a minimum of Secret level. - Hands-on experience of industry standard front-end and back-end EDA tool installs. - Experience in installation of foundry PDK and flows (Cheetah, etc.) - Experience with debugging and design automation. ## Job Type: Experienced Hire ## Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) ## Primary Location: US, California, Folsom ## Additional Locations: US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Santa Clara, US, Oregon, Hillsboro ## 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](https://intel.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/page/1025c144664a100150b4b1665c750003). Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $100,550.00-194,270.00 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. ## Skills - Security Clearance - Ramp - Debugging - Scripting - Perl - Corporate Social Responsibility - Microsoft Excel - Problem Solving - Python - EDA Software - Automation - Silicon/Chip Design - Tool Command Language Tcl - Scalability - Process Development - VHDL - Bash - Front End (Software Engineering) - Computer Engineering - Physical Design - Linux - Product Design - Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (Ts/sci Clearance) - Verilog ## Related - [More jobs at Intel](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/intel?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Electrical Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/electrical-engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Industrial Controls / Automation Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/electrical-engineering/industrial-controls-automation-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Semiconductor Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/semiconductor-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 33134 jobs - [Oregon](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/oregon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27816 jobs - [Hillsboro, OR](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/oregon/hillsboro?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1450 jobs - [Intel](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/intel?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 770 jobs ## Related pages - [Semiconductor Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/semiconductor-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 33134 jobs - [Oregon](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/oregon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27816 jobs - [Hillsboro, OR](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/oregon/hillsboro?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1450 jobs - [Intel](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/intel?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 770 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)