FPGA Software Validation Engineer: Benchmark & QA

Altera; George Town; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Software Validation Engineer focused on FPGA-based technology and FPGA High-Level Design. You will participate in designing, configuring, and analyzing software performance benchmarking and validation test cases, collaborating with FPGA engineers and specialists.

The role emphasizes developing automation, maintaining test environments, and delivering insights to stakeholders while continually improving benchmarking methodologies and tools in a fast-moving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or related field.
• Knowledge of software engineering, AI/ML, software validation, test analysis, and performance benchmarking.
• Good fundamentals of software/firmware verification and validation.
• Working knowledge of C/C++.
• Familiarity with Python, Perl, TCL, or shell scripting.
• Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux environments.
• Basic understanding of FPGA programming and/or FPGA system design.
• Knowledge of Verilog/VHDL is a plus.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills; able to troubleshoot issues.
• Good communication and collaboration within a technical team.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Translating complex use cases into testable features, requirements, and test scenarios.
• Setting up, configuring, and maintaining suitable test environments and infrastructure.
• Designing and executing software performance benchmarking and validation test cases.
• Collecting, validating, analyzing, and reporting benchmark and performance data.
• Analyzing test results, identifying performance issues, and debugging test failures.
• Developing and maintaining scripts and automation to improve test efficiency and repeatability.
• Collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to investigate issues and communicate findings.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of benchmarking methodologies, tools, and processes.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Perl/TCL/Shell

FPGA knowledge

Verilog/VHDL

Windows/Linux

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Verilog/VHDL tools

Job description

Altera in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Software Validation Engineer focused on FPGA-based technology and FPGA High-Level Design. You will participate in designing, configuring, and analyzing software performance benchmarking and validation test cases, collaborating with FPGA engineers and specialists.

The role emphasizes developing automation, maintaining test environments, and delivering insights to stakeholders while continually improving benchmarking methodologies and tools in a fast-moving