FPGA IP Software & Architecture Lead

Altera; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera in Penang, Malaysia, invites an experienced FPGA IP architect and team leader to drive the development, validation, and deployment of FPGA IP for 5G and next-generation networks. You will architect IP, guide software teams, and collaborate with Wireless System Solutions to meet customer needs.

The role requires a strong background in RTL, FPGA development, O-RAN/eCPRI, and hardware validation, with leadership responsibilities and direct engagement with customers and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of O-RAN and eCPRI standards.
• Hands-on hardware design, RTL development, IP-level simulation and hardware validation.
• Knowledge of 3GPP 4G/5G standards is a plus.
• Proficiency with FPGA development and verification tools (Quartus, Platform Designer, Questa Sim / VCS).
• Experience with timing closure, CDC, and interfaces such as Avalon-ST and AXI.

Responsibilities

• Lead FPGA IP software development teams, development, validation and debugging.
• Architect FPGA IP and coordinate with Wireless System Solutions for 5G deployments.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and partners.
• Drive team productivity with clear goals and accountability.

Skills

O-RAN standards

eCPRI standards

RTL development

IP-level simulation

Hardware validation

Wireless system architecture

FPGA development

Timing closure

CDC (clock-domain crossing)

Avalon-ST

AXI

Education

CS/EE degree

Tools

Quartus

Platform Designer

Questa Sim

VCS

Job description

Altera in Penang, Malaysia, invites an experienced FPGA IP architect and team leader to drive the development, validation, and deployment of FPGA IP for 5G and next-generation networks. You will architect IP, guide software teams, and collaborate with Wireless System Solutions to meet customer needs.

The role requires a strong background in RTL, FPGA development, O-RAN/eCPRI, and hardware validation, with leadership responsibilities and direct engagement with customers and partners.