FPGA Tools Validation Lead - Strategy, Testing & Automation

Altera; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera is seeking an experienced FPGA Development Tools Validation Technical Lead in Penang to drive validation strategy and execution for cutting‑edge FPGA development tools. You will lead a team ensuring quality, performance, and reliability across synthesis, placement, timing, and simulation.

The role requires 8+ years in FPGA development/validation with 3+ years in leadership, plus strong scripting and CI/CD experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in FPGA development, verification, or validation with a strong focus on software tools.
• 3+ years in a technical leadership or team lead role.
• Deep understanding of FPGA architectures, design flows (RTL to bitstream), and validation methodologies.
• Proven expertise in using FPGA development tools from major vendors (e.g., Altera/Intel, Xilinx/AMD).
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.
• Experience with automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
• Familiarity with Verilog/VHDL and simulation tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of validation engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering professional growth.
• Define and implement validation strategies, test plans, and methodologies for FPGA tools including synthesis, place and route, timing analysis, and simulation.
• Collaborate with software, architecture, and product marketing to understand requirements and ensure test coverage.
• Oversee design, development, and maintenance of advanced test environments, test benches, and automation frameworks.
• Drive continuous improvement in validation processes, tools, and techniques.
• Analyze complex issues, debug problems, and provide detailed reports to development teams.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging FPGA validation technologies.
• Present validation status, risks, and progress to stakeholders and management.

Skills

FPGA development

Team leadership

Python scripting

CI/CD pipelines

Verification methodologies

Verilog/VHDL

Test automation

Debugging

Communication

Industry trends

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Altera/Intel FPGA tools

Xilinx/AMD tools

Job description

Altera is seeking an experienced FPGA Development Tools Validation Technical Lead in Penang to drive validation strategy and execution for cutting‑edge FPGA development tools. You will lead a team ensuring quality, performance, and reliability across synthesis, placement, timing, and simulation.

The role requires 8+ years in FPGA development/validation with 3+ years in leadership, plus strong scripting and CI/CD experience.