Principal Engineer - Standard Cell Design

As a Principal Engineer in Standard Cell Design at Intel, you will own the strategy and technical direction of standard cell library development, driving innovations in circuit design for high-performance and low-power applications. This role requires deep expertise in transistor-level physics, circuit design, and design-technology co-optimization, with responsibilities spanning from defining cell architecture and methodology to optimizing designs for Intel's most advanced process nodes. You'll work across multiple stakeholder groups including product design teams, foundry customers, EDA partners, and process technology teams to align on scalable solutions and drive technical convergence. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth in analog and digital circuit design with proven leadership abilities, demonstrated through mentoring junior engineers, leading cross-functional working groups, and making high-impact decisions in complex, ambiguous environments. This position suits experienced engineers who are passionate about solving fundamental circuit challenges while building and developing technical talent within the organization.