E-Core CPU Design Automation Engineer

Intel; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Malaysia in Penang is seeking a Design Automation Engineer to advance RTL2GDS flows, back-end physical design, and tool development for high-performance CPU blocks. The role involves debugging, collaborating with design teams, and interfacing with industry EDA vendors to enhance capabilities.

You will leverage scripting in Perl/Tcl/Python, work on UNIX environments, and contribute to AI-ready, low-power CPU design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer/Electrical/Electronic Engineering with 2+ years (Master) or 3+ years (Bachelor) of relevant experience.
• 2+ years with RTL2GDS tools for Synthesis/Place & Route.
• 2+ years in VLSI circuit/logic design and UNIX scripting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, and support tool flows for backend physical design using RTL2GDS techniques.
• Analyze synthesis, placement, routing, floorplanning, and signoff for timing, power, and DRC/ETC.
• Debug tool issues and constraints with design teams.
• Collaborate with industry EDA vendors to enhance tool capabilities for high-speed, low-power CPU design.
• Create documentation and guidelines/specs for teams.
• Communicate effectively with team members to drive issues to completion.

Skills

Perl/Tcl/Python scripting

UNIX Shell scripting

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Master's degree in Computer/Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

RTL2GDS tools Synthesis Place and Route

Design Compiler

Fusion Compiler

Innovus

PrimeTime

Job description

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:

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

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.

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.