Standard Cell Library Design Engineer
Intel · Penang, Malaysia
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 Python, Backend Development, Automation.
- 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 careersJob Details:
Job Description:
The Design Technology Platform Production Library team develops and delivers high-quality standard cell library collaterals using leading-edge process technologies to support Intel product teams and external customers.
This role is primarily focused on backend library development and collateral delivery. Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Own the delivery of standard cell library collaterals, including backend layout and abstract views such as OALibs, GDS, LEF, NDM, and other related library deliverables.
- Drive library characterization methodology and establish robust quality checks to ensure consistency across EDA tools and industry-standard requirements.
- Ensure library quality, consistency, and usability across downstream implementation flows.
- Debug implementation issues reported by design teams and develop effective, innovative solutions.
- Lead library automation initiatives to improve collateral generation efficiency by defining automation framework specifications and driving implementation.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including design, characterization, CAD, PDK to support smooth library development and release cycles.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience with standard cell design, modeling, and characterization or physical backend
- Strong understanding of backend standard cell library development, physical verification, and layout knowledge.
- Extensive experience with standard EDA tools used for library development, such as Virtuoso and Custom Compiler, as well as physical verification tools including ICV, Calibre, and Pegasus.
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