Lead FPGA IP Software & Architecture Manager

Altera; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera in Penang, Malaysia seeks an experienced Senior FPGA IP Architect to lead a team of software and validation engineers. You will design, validate, and optimize FPGA IPs such as ORAN and eCPRI, collaborate with Wireless System Solutions to deploy IPs in 5G networks, and guide technical discussions with key customers.

You will direct a multidisciplinary team to deliver software for FPGA IP, drive performance management, and ensure a productive work environment aligned with Altera values.

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.

Responsibilities

• Architects FPGA IPs e.g. ORAN, eCPRI and CPRI soft IPs.
• Directs and manages a team of FPGA IP software development engineers, validation engineers, and architects.
• Leads technical discussions with key industrial customers and partners.
• Develops software for FPGA Software IP, including design, development, troubleshooting, validation, and debugging of software programs.
• Drives team accountability, performance management, and results.
• Inspires people and models Altera values to create a productive work environment.

Skills

O-RAN knowledge

eCPRI standards

FPGA development

RTL development

IP-level simulation

Hardware validation

AXI interface

Avalon-ST interface

CDC timing closure

Questa/VC Tools

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/EE

Tools

Quartus

Platform Designer

Questa Sim

VCS

Job description

Altera in Penang, Malaysia seeks an experienced Senior FPGA IP Architect to lead a team of software and validation engineers. You will design, validate, and optimize FPGA IPs such as ORAN and eCPRI, collaborate with Wireless System Solutions to deploy IPs in 5G networks, and guide technical discussions with key customers.

You will direct a multidisciplinary team to deliver software for FPGA IP, drive performance management, and ensure a productive work environment aligned with Altera values.