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You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize power, performance, area, timing, and yield goals, while ensuring the functionality and reliability of CPU circuits. Your expertise will directly contribute to the creation of cutting-edge processors that shape Intel's technological leadership. \nBusiness Group \nThe Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE) drives Intel's innovation in silicon technologies, enabling advancements in CPU performance, power efficiency, and scalability. As part of this group, you will join a collaborative team dedicated to developing world-class CPUs that address the needs of diverse computing markets and support Intel's broader mission of technological excellence.\nKey Responsibilities: \nDesign custom digital circuits for CPU blocks, including memory, with a focus on optimizing power, performance, area, timing, and yield.\nDevelop and verify circuit designs through schematic entry, simulation, and functional validation.\nConduct comprehensive design verification using industry-standard methodologies, including timing analysis, noise analysis, and layout rule checks.\nApply advanced CMOS technology and physical layout techniques to achieve robust and efficient designs. \nEnhance and automate design flows and methodologies for streamlined circuit design processes.\nDrive continuous improvement of methodologies and tools for circuit design and verification.\nCharacterize memory instances and memory compilers, driving improvements in performance, power efficiency, and area reduction.\nCollaborate with CPU architecture and layout teams to ensure circuits meet functional and electrical capabilities. \nCollaborate across teams to ensure functional and technical alignment throughout the design process.\nQualifications:\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 6+ years of hands-on experience OR Master's degree in a relevant field with 4+ years of hands-on experience OR PhD with 2+ years of hands-on experience. \nProficiency with industry-standard EDA tools for circuit design and verification.\nExperience in circuit simulation, timing analysis, noise analysis, and reliability evaluations.\nStrong understanding of advanced CMOS technology and physical layout techniques.\nSolid understanding of power optimization, timing analysis, and design for manufacturability principles.\nPreferred Qualifications: \nAbility to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly. \nStrong analytical skills with a focus on solving complex design challenges. \nInterest in driving innovation and contributing to Intel's leadership in semiconductor technology. \nTake the opportunity to join a dynamic team at Intel, where your expertise in CPU circuit design will shape the future of computing technologies.\nJob Type:\nExperienced HireShift:\nShift 1 (Malaysia)Primary Location:\nMalaysia, PenangAdditional Locations:\nPosting Statement:\nAll 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\nN/AWork Model for this Role\nThis 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.*\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. 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