External Memory Interfaces Application Engineer

Intel; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks an External Memory Interfaces Application Engineer in High Wycombe. This pivotal role involves collaborating with design teams to create cutting-edge memory interfaces for high-performance FPGAs. Ideal candidates will have a BS in Electronics Engineering, extensive FPGA experience, and proficiency in design tools. The company offers a competitive salary, stock options, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Stock options

Bonuses

Comprehensive health and retirement benefits

Flexible onsite and offsite work

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of FPGA or ASIC design experience is required.
• Experience with VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and verification tools.
• Design experience with DDR3/DDR4 memory protocols preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with design teams to implement External Memory Interfaces.
• Performing design evaluations and recommending strategies for optimization.
• Testing new features and demonstrating performance to customers.

Skills

FPGA design

ASIC design

English proficiency

Education

BS in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Quartus

ModelSim

Questasim

Job description

External Memory Interfaces Application Engineer, High Wycombe

Client: Intel

Location: High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 609505e05593

Job Views: 22

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description

In Q4 2023, Intel announced Altera will be reported as a separate business unit beginning on January 1, 2024, with ongoing support from Intel. This position aligns with that standalone business strategy and is expected to fully transition to a standalone company in the future.

Altera delivers cutting-edge custom logic solutions across various markets. To support our customers in developing innovative solutions, we are expanding our European Applications Engineering team with a motivated External Memory Interfaces Applications Engineer.

As an EMIF IP applications engineer, you will serve as a technical expert for memory protocols, providing customer solutions and debugging support to help European customers meet market demands. We value technical excellence, customer focus, integrity, and teamwork.

Your responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with field engineering and customer design teams to assist in designing, implementing, and verifying External Memory Interfaces in high-performance FPGAs using Intel and third-party software like Quartus, ModelSim, Questasim, etc.
• Performing design evaluations and recommending strategies for optimization.
• Developing technical collateral such as reference designs and presentations.
• Evaluating new software/IP and providing feedback for improvements.
• Anticipating future customer needs and contributing to product planning.
• Developing designs for next-generation memory IPs, including DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4, LPDDR5, QDR-IV, and HBM2.
• Testing new features and demonstrating performance to European customers.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams for issue resolution and providing feedback on memory IP quality.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• BS in Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of FPGA or ASIC design experience.
• Experience with FPGA/ASIC VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and verification tools.
• Proficient in English.

Preferred Experience:

• Design experience with high-performance External Memory Interface controllers and protocols like DDR3/DDR4 SDRAM, QDR-IV SRAM.
• Experience in high-speed digital signal integrity and signal behavior.
• Use of laboratory equipment like high-speed oscilloscopes and memory software tools.

About the Business Group

The Programmable Solutions Group (PSG), formed from Altera's acquisition, creates market-leading programmable logic devices. Combining Altera's FPGA technology with Intel's manufacturing capabilities enables innovative electronic systems. PSG fosters a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of protected characteristics.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, stock options, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and vacation. Our hybrid work model allows flexible onsite and offsite work, subject to business needs.