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E-Core CPU Design Automation Engineer

Malaysia, Penang

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
MY
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
7 Oct 2026

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Job Details:

Job Description:

E-core (formerly known as ATOM), Intel's most efficient CPU Technology team is looking for a highly motivated and technically savvy experienced individual to join our team as Design Automation Engineer. Intel has a vision to create and extend computing technology to connect and enrich the lives of every person. We are designing future generations of high-performance E-core CPUs using the most advanced and innovative process technologies. If you are looking to grow and develop your skillsets while being surrounded by highly motivated and knowledgeable teammates, then this is the organization for you.

E-Core CPUs are the industry-leading performance-per-watt CPU that helps:

  • Power the latest Intel laptops, desktops, and high-end gaming platforms.
  • Drive 5G communications by serving as the base station that delivers essential data from your electronic devices across the world at maximum bandwidth.
  • Create Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning devices.
  • Enable a full virtual learning experience for students using the latest Google Chromebooks.

As a CPU Physical Design Automation Engineer in the E-core CPU group, you will be responsible for:

  • Developing, debugging, and supporting tools, flows, and methodologies covering backend physical design methodologies and flow automation for high-performance blocks and full chip level using RTL2GDS standard cell level design techniques.
  • Performing analysis of either synthesis, place and route, floor planning or signoff for static timing analysis on timing paths, formal equivalence verification, power consumption, electrical rule checking, and circuit reliability to identify key issues.
  • Working closely with design teams to understand and debug tool issues and constraints.
  • Working with industry EDA vendors to build and enhance tool capabilities to design a high-speed, low-power synthesizable CPU.
  • Creating documentation and helping with guidelines/specs.
  • Communicating with other team members to solve problems and following solutions through to completion. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
  • Leverage AI capabilities to enhance daily operational efficiency and design productivity.

Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position 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 Computer Engineering and/or Electrical/Electronic Engineering and 3+ years of relevant working experience OR Master's Degree in Computer Engineering and/or Electrical/Electronic Engineering and 2+ years of relevant working experience.
  • Minimum 2 year of experience with RTL2GDS tools Synthesis Place and Route tools.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience or course work in Very Large System Integration VLSI circuit and logic design.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with scripting/programming languages Perl/tcl/python.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in UNIX including Shell programming

Preferred qualifications

  • 3 years of combined experience in the above skill sets.
  • Minimum of 2 year of experience in CAD/DA tools, flows support and development.
  • Experience with industry tools such as Design Compiler, Fusion Compiler, Innovus, Primetime.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location:

Malaysia, Penang

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

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.

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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.

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