FPGA IP Software Engineering Manager

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

Job Details:

Job Description:

• Architects FPGA IPs e.g. ORAN, eCPRI and CPRI soft IPs.
• Works closely with Wireless System Solutions to develop IP architecture to be deployed in 5G and next generation Terrestrial and Non Terrestrials Networks.
• Meets and leads technical discussions with key industrial customers and partners.
• Directs and manages a team of FPGA IP software development engineers, validation engineers, and architects responsible for creating software for FPGA Software IP, including the design, development, troubleshooting, validation, and/or debugging of software programs for software enhancements and new products.
• Selects, develops, evaluates, and coaches software teams to ensure efficient operation.
• Responsible for enabling teams to execute through clear goal setting, facilitating work, maintaining accountability, applying differentiated performance management, and driving team results.
• Drives results by inspiring people, role modeling Altera values, developing the capabilities of others, and ensuring a productive work environment.

Qualifications:

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

Job Type:

Regular

Shift:

Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location:

Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia

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.