Entry-Level FPGA HPS & USB Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

Altera; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera is seeking a junior hardware validation engineer to join our Silicon Validation team in Penang, Malaysia. You will validate HPS USB subsystems on next-generation FPGA SoC devices, bring up silicon, run tests, and develop automation in a hands-on lab environment.

The role targets fresh graduates with interest in computer architecture, embedded systems, hardware validation, and debugging real silicon. Collaboration with firmware, software, and design teams is essential, and you will

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong academic foundations in digital design, computer architecture, embedded systems, or electronics.
• Basic programming knowledge in Python, C/C++, TCL, or scripting languages.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line environments.
• Good debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and work in a hands-on lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of HPS USB validation test plans for USB Host, Device, and OTG functionality.
• Perform silicon bring-up activities and basic hardware debugging on development platforms.
• Execute manual and automated test cases to validate USB functionality, performance, and interoperability.
• Collect, analyze, and document test results and debug findings.
• Assist in reproducing, isolating, and tracking hardware and software issues found during validation.
• Develop and enhance test automation using Python, TCL or similar scripting languages.
• Work with USB protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other lab equipment to investigate system behavior.
• Support validation of HPS boot flows, peripheral connectivity, and hardware-software interactions.
• Collaborate with firmware, design, software, and platform teams to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain validation documentation, test procedures, and regression reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of validation methodologies and automation infrastructure.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Linux

Debugging

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

Altera is seeking a junior hardware validation engineer to join our Silicon Validation team in Penang, Malaysia. You will validate HPS USB subsystems on next-generation FPGA SoC devices, bring up silicon, run tests, and develop automation in a hands-on lab environment.

The role targets fresh graduates with interest in computer architecture, embedded systems, hardware validation, and debugging real silicon. Collaboration with firmware, software, and design teams is essential, and you will