Graduate Engineer – FPGA HPS USB Post-Silicon Validation

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

Job Description

Join our Silicon Validation team and gain hands-on experience validating

Job Details

Job Description

Join our Silicon Validation team and gain hands-on experience validating HPS USB subsystems in next-generation FPGA SoC devices. You will work alongside experienced engineers to bring up new silicon, execute validation tests, debug issues, and develop automation solutions to ensure product quality and reliability.

This role is ideal for a fresh graduate who is interested in computer architecture, embedded systems, hardware validation, and debugging real silicon in a laboratory environment.

Key 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.

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.

Job Type

Regular

Shift

Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location

Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia

Additional Locations

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.