mid software engineering Hardware Engineer ic · Posted Apr 20, 2026

About this role

Intel is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Penang, Malaysia. The posting calls out experience with Performance Optimization.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Penang, Malaysia
Posted
Apr 20, 2026

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Job description

from Intel careers
Job Details:

Job Description: 

The Role and Impact:
Intel is seeking a motivated and innovative Layout Design Engineer to join our team of world-class semiconductor professionals. In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing the physical layout of of Intel's silicon that are used for its packaging technology. You will collaborate with customers, electrical engineers (for signal integrity and power delivery) to optimize performance, reliability, and manufacturability, driving innovation and efficiency across our cutting-edge products. As a Layout Design Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring Intel's continued leadership in the semiconductor industry, contributing to advanced methodologies and groundbreaking solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop custom layouts for Intel's silicon used for its packaging technology.

  • Perform detailed physical array planning, area optimization, and signal and power routings.

  • Design and verify standard cell libraries, ensuring compliance with design rules, PDK specifications, and reliability requirements.

  • Execute layout verification processes, including checks for electron migration, voltage drop (IR), self-heat, ESD, and other reliability metrics.

  • Use custom auto-routers and placers to efficiently construct layouts and optimize designs.

  • Troubleshoot design, tool, and methodology issues related to layout construction.

  • Provide feedback to circuit design engineers on feasibility studies and implement circuit enhancement requests.

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