EDA Design Automation Engineer

Intel Corporation; George Town; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Foundry’s Design Technology Platform invites you to join as an EDA Tools Hardware Engineer in Penang, Malaysia. You will design, implement, verify, and support cutting-edge tools that enable efficient hardware development and performance optimization.

You will collaborate with EDA vendors and internal teams to advance DTCO, PDKs, and foundational IPs, driving design automation enablement and tool flows across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of hands-on experience in hardware design, EDA, or related domains.
• Proficiency in hardware design tools and EDA workflows.
• Strong understanding of digital design, verification, and physical layout concepts.
• Proficient in AI, Python, C++, TCL, SKILL programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement methodologies for hardware development related to technology node and EDA tool enablement.
• Create, verify, and integrate hardware designs and platforms into hierarchical systems to support end-to-end EDA tool testing.
• Develop, test, and analyze engineering design automation tools, flows, and methodologies to improve efficiency and optimize power and performance.
• Support the development and enhancement of platforms, databases, scripts, and tools flows for design automation.
• Collaborate with EDA vendors on defining and early testing of next-generation design tools.
• Build expertise in digital design, verification, structural and physical layout, chip integration, power/performance optimization, clocking, and/or timing to inform future tool, flow, and methodology development.

Skills

Hardware design tools

Digital design principles

Verification methodologies

Python

C++

TCL

SKILL programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

EDA workflows

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description:

The Role and Impact

Join Intel as an EDA Tools Hardware Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in advancing hardware design tools, flows, and methodologies. In this position, you will design, implement, verify, and support cutting-edge tools that empower efficient hardware development and performance optimization. Your efforts will directly contribute to enabling robust end-to-end electronic design automation workflows, ensuring effective technology adoption and innovation.

Business Group

As part of Intel Foundry, you will work within a dynamic organization that focuses on delivering industry-leading solutions in hardware and technology enablement. The group is committed to driving advancements in design automation, enabling seamless collaboration with engineering teams across Intel, and supporting the company's broader mission of shaping the future of technology.

The Design Technology Platform (DTP) team in Intel Foundry works closely with the technology team to maximize the value proposition of the technology for our customers thru Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO), delivers the Process Design Kits (PDKs) and foundational IPs (FIPs), and carries out technology lead vehicle execution for Si validation. Enablement and optimization of EDA reference flow and design flow on Intel technology play a crucial role in accomplishing DTP's charter.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement methodologies for hardware development related to technology node and EDA tool enablement.
• Create, verify, and integrate unique hardware designs and platforms into hierarchical systems to support end-to-end EDA tool testing.
• Develop, test, and analyze engineering design automation tools, flows, and methodologies to improve efficiency and optimize power and performance.
• Support the development and enhancement of platforms, databases, scripts, and tools flows for design automation.
• Collaborate with EDA vendors on defining and early testing of next-generation design tools.
• Build expertise in digital design, verification, structural and physical layout, chip integration, power/performance optimization, clocking, and/or timing to inform future tool, flow, and methodology development.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 0-2 years of hands‑on experience in hardware design, electronic design automation, or related domains with demonstrated skills gained through internships, academic projects, coursework, or hands‑on training OR a Master's degree in a relevant field with no prior professional experience.
• Proficiency in hardware design tools and EDA workflows.
• Strong understanding of digital design principles, verification methodologies, and physical layout concepts.
• Proficient in AI, Python, C++, TCL, SKILL programming languages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for innovation and continuous learning in hardware design and automation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross‑functional teams and organize priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills that enhance teamwork and project delivery.

Be part of a team that values your contributions and empowers you to grow your career while shaping the future of hardware design automation.

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.