JobsELH Software Engineer / Agent Engineer - EDA - Austin 2027
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ELH Software Engineer / Agent Engineer - EDA - Austin 2027

IBM

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/12/2026

Compensation

$61,200 - $176,400 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202697.2% approval+31% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The IBM Electronic Design Automation (EDA) team is looking for motivated early-career engineers who are passionate about software engineering, AI, and semiconductor design. This role involves developing advanced software and Agentic AI solutions that enhance the design and verification of IBM's next-generation processors and computing systems. As an EDA Software Engineer, you will collaborate with experienced engineers to create innovative tools for various IBM products. The focus is on AI-driven automation and algorithm engineering to improve design quality and accelerate chip development.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience with object-oriented programming languages such as C++, Java, Rust, or similar is required.
  • Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages is necessary.
  • Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and digital logic design is essential.
  • Coursework or project experience with AI or Agent Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy Agentic AI and machine learning solutions that automate complex chip design workflows.
  • Build and maintain software tools that support logic design, functional verification, timing analysis, and physical design.
  • Design and implement efficient algorithms and large-scale software systems to improve design quality.
  • Collaborate with hardware and software engineers across IBM to deliver innovative solutions.

Benefits

  • IBM offers competitive compensation, healthcare coverage, retirement programs, paid parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, flexible work options, and extensive learning and certification resources.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Ibm Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

656

FY2026

Approval rate

97.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

391

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.0%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+31%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-85%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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