FPGA IP Software Development Engineer

Altera Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera Corporation in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, seeks an experienced FPGA IP Software Development Engineer to design and optimize software for FPGA IP cores, drivers, APIs, and host applications.

You will work with hardware teams, implement firmware and Linux drivers, validate with tests, and document specifications while pursuing performance, power efficiency, and robust integration of software with FPGA platforms.

Qualifications

• 5–12 years of embedded software, firmware or low-level systems experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer/electronics engineering.
• Strong C programming; C++ and FPGA design flow knowledge are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test software drivers, APIs, and example designs for FPGA IP cores.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define software requirements and integrations.
• Develop and debug firmware, Linux drivers, and host applications for FPGA IPs.
• Create tests, optimize performance, power, and resources; document designs.

Skills

C

C++

Embedded Linux

Device drivers

FPGA

Debugging tools

AI skills in development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Electronics Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

JTAG

Logic analyzers

Software debuggers

Job description

## FPGA IP Software Development EngineerApply: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India: Full time: Posted Today: R03358# **Job Details:**### ## **Job Description:**As an FPGA IP Software Development Engineer at Altera, you will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing software for our cutting-edge FPGA intellectual property. You will be responsible for creating robust, high-performance software solutions that enable our customers to leverage the full potential of Altera's FPGA technology across various applications. **Responsibilities:*** Design, develop, and test software drivers, APIs, and example designs for Altera's FPGA IP cores.* Collaborate with hardware design engineers to define software requirements and ensure seamless integration between hardware and software.* Implement and debug firmware, embedded software, Linux kernel drivers and host-side applications interacting with ethernet/DMA/PCI FPGA IPs.* Develop comprehensive test plans and perform thorough validation of software components.* Optimize software for performance, resource utilization, and power efficiency on Altera FPGA platforms.* Create detailed documentation including design specifications, user guides, and application notes.* Provide technical support to customers and internal teams regarding software usage and troubleshooting.* Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in FPGA, embedded systems, and software development.### ## **Qualifications:****Required Skills & Qualifications*** 5 -12 years of experience in embedded software, firmware, BSP, or low-level systems development for embedded systems or FPGA-based platforms* Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in computer engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field* Strong programming skills in C, with experience in C++ considered beneficial and FPGA design flows is highly desirable.* Experience developing firmware, device drivers (Network/PCI preferred), or platform software for embedded systems.* Deep expertise in embedded Linux environments and low-level software architecture and experience with debugging tools (e.g. JTAG, logic analyzers, software debuggers) and embedded development workflows* Strong understanding of computer architecture, digital design, and data structures.* Demonstrate AI skills in day-to-day activities for development/debug/validation.**Behavioral Traits*** Customer-Centric Approach: Committed to understanding and meeting customer needs by providing solutions and support* Problem-Solving Mindset: Demonstrates attention to detail, accountability, and integrity in resolving design challenges.* Adaptability & Innovation: Open to learning new technologies and eager to innovate in a rapidly changing environment.* Communication & Collaboration: Excels at sharing ideas and working within a team to achieve project goals.### ## **Job Type:**Regular### ## **Shift:**Shift 1 (India)### ## **Primary Location:**Bengaluru, Karnataka, India### ## **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.**About Altera**Altera: Accelerating InnovatorsAltera provides leadership programmable solutions that are easy-to-use and deploy in applications from cloud to edge, offering limitless AI possibilities. Our end-to-end broad portfolio of products including FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, System on Modules, SmartNICs and IPUs provide the flexibility to accelerate innovation. Altera is helping to shape the future through pioneering innovation that unlocks extraordinary possibilities for everyone on the planet.