Job Details:

Job Description:

About the Job

Join Altera, a pioneer in programmable logic solutions, where innovation meets practicality. We empower system, semiconductor, and technology companies to rapidly and cost-effectively differentiate and excel in their markets. Our legacy of innovation is matched by our commitment to our clients, whom we serve through a robust distribution network and a dedicated sales force. Our portfolio spans programmable logic products, acceleration platforms, software, and IP, all designed to accelerate the pace of innovation.

Altera is seeking a Senior FPGA Development Kit Architecture & Hardware Design Engineer to help us:

• Drive end-to-end development of high-level architecture of FPGA platform hardware and translate platform-level requirements to circuit and component-level specifications ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

• Review of the multi-disciplinary platform-level (Landing Zone) requirements and translating into design.

• Design and implement high-speed digital interfaces, including PCIe, DDR4/5, Ethernet, and SERDES, ensuring signal integrity and compliance with industry standards.

• Collaborate with System & IP architects, other platform hardware design engineers, hardware verification engineers, technical project managers, and technicians to plan and lead seamless platform hardware and firmware integration for smoother power-on and debug activities.

• Apply design expertise to define processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output, and working parameters for hardware and software compatibility.

• Theoretical & practical assessment of feedback from other functions (Like verification, validation, manufacturing, and customer) to improve design.

• Performs schematic capture, circuit trace routing rules, PCB layout oversight from feasibility to board tape-out, and coordinate with fabrication vendors to ensure timely and accurate board production.

• Conduct thorough testing and validation of hardware designs, utilizing tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal integrity analyzers.

• BOM analyses like cost Vs availability & design trade-offs at the board and system levels.

• Resolve bring-up issues to deliver high-quality boards and platforms for customers.

• Develop comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and test procedures, to support product development and customer usage.

• Stay abreast of emerging FPGA technologies and industry trends to inform design decisions and maintain competitive advantage.

Salary Range

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor within the US market. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

$115.1k - $166.7k USD

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Qualifications:

What We Want to See 

• 10+ years of experience and a Bachelors or Masters in Electronics & Communication

• EDA tool exposure (Concept HDL, OrCAD, Allegro, Ansys, Hyper Lynx)

• Proficiency in hardware description languages such as VHDL or Verilog, and experience with FPGA development tools like Vivado or Quartus.

• Strong understanding of digital design principles, including timing analysis, signal integrity, and power distribution.

• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro).

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Experience with mixed-signal design and integration of analog components.

• Familiarity with embedded systems and software development for FPGA-based solutions.

• Knowledge of compliance standards and regulatory requirements for electronic hardware.

• Previous experience in mentoring junior engineers and leading technical teams

Job Type:

Regular

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

San Jose, California, United States

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.