Graduate Talent (Physical Design Engineer)

Intel is hiring a Graduate Talent (Physical Design Engineer). Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

Level's read on this job

Level rates this role Uses AI ●●○○: an ordinary role that requires AI tools.
The posting mentions Eda Tools, physical design and rtl to gds among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a junior role.
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AI in this role

Physical design graduate engineer applying data analytics and AI/ML techniques to optimize execution processes and IP quality checks.

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Job Details:

Job Description:

About the Foundry Technology Development Group:

Foundry Technology Development (Foundry TD) is the heart and soul of Moore's Law at Intel, enabling Intel to create world-changing technology that enriches the lives of every person on earth. FTD employees drive breakthrough research, develop next generation process and packaging technologies, while also running high volume manufacturing operations in its state-of-the-art facilities.

The Design Technology Platform (DTP) team in Foundry TD works closely with the technology team to maximize the value proposition of the technology for our customers thru Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO) and delivers the Process Design Kits (PDKs) and Foundational IP (FIP) that designers need to support their product design work and fully leverage the technology. The DTP organization scope includes technology design rules and models, technology and IP testchips, Process Design Kits (PDKs) and Foundational IP. The FIP Platform team is responsible for defining FIP Platform requirements and performing Platform testing and FIP integration QA.

About the Role:
You will be part of FIP Platform and QA team, participating in FIP Integration QA work which may include reference designs development using Intel-designed Foundational IPs. You will utilize industry standard tools to implement these designs from RTL to GDS. You will perform all aspects of the SoC design flow on these designs to ensure that the Foundation IP meet stringent quality requirements.

Additional responsibilities for this position include:

Scripting and automation of the physical design and debug flows.
Running internal IP QA flows on Foundation IP.
Development of new IP-level quality checks.
Interaction with EDA tool vendors to debug issues and develop QA flows.
Interaction with our internal Foundation IP development teams to summarize and debug issues.
Apply data analytics and AI/ML techniques to optimize execution processes, improve coverage and quality.

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"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 our staffing team at malaysia.staffing@intel.com."

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Engineering degree or a Master of Science degree in Electronic, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent.

The ideal candidate should exhibit behavioral traits that indicate:

Solid interpersonal skills including written verbal and presentation communications.
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective team player with continuous learning mindset
High motivation and results orientation

Job Type:

Intel Contract Employee

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.

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.

How we rate this

Graduate Talent (Physical Design Engineer) at Intel rates 50 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Open the description and count.

Key facts

Graduate Talent (Physical Design Engineer) is an open job at Intel.
Level rates this role AI Level 2 of 4: Uses AI.
The role is based in Malaysia, Penang.
The job was posted on September 29, 2026.
Seniority: junior.
Applications are handled by Intel. Apply on Intel

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Physical DesignRtl To GdsSoc Design FlowScriptingAutomationAI ML TechniquesEda Tools

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where physical design was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where rtl to gds was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where soc design flow was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where scripting was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where automation was part of your work. What did you do?

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List these exact terms on your resume: Physical Design, Rtl To Gds, Soc Design Flow, Scripting, and Automation. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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