Software Enabling and Optimization Engineer

Altera; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera in Penang seeks an FPGA design applications engineer specializing in high-speed video interfaces to join the Factory Applications Team. You will help customers adopt Altera video solutions and showcase new offerings, focusing on DisplayPort, MIPI and HDMI.

You will collaborate with engineering and marketing, produce example designs and documentation, and ensure a smooth out-of-box experience for customers evaluating our video IPs and boards.

Qualifications

• BSEE/MSEE or equivalent with at least 5 years in digital design and FPGA development.
• Experience with high-speed serial interfaces and video protocols (DisplayPort, MIPI, HDMI).
• Proficiency in VHDL/Verilog, design verification, timing closure, and simulation.
• Knowledge of Yocto, ROS and related software tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to customers and field teams on FPGA designs with video connectivity and high-speed interfaces.
• Define and execute resolution strategies for complex customer issues with cross-team communication.
• Create technical documentation, example designs, and user guides to accelerate adoption.
• Collaborate with engineering and marketing to align requirements with product roadmap.
• Validate out-of-box experience by verifying video IP designs and hardware platforms; ensure easy deployment.

Skills

FPGA design

Video interfaces

VHDL/Verilog

System design

English communication

Education

BSEE/MSEE or equivalent

Tools

Yocto

ROS

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description:

Altera is leading the way to transform FPGA designs with a broad portfolio of products and solutions. In this position, you will be joining the Penang Factory Applications Team as an FPGA design applications engineer specializing in high-speed serial interface solutions focusing on Video IPs. You will help revolutionize our customer experience by showcasing our new offerings and supporting our customers in their design success. We value technical excellence, customer focus, integrity, and teamwork. Areas of responsibility for this role include, but not limited to the following:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance to customers and field teams in implementing and optimizing FPGA designs, with strong emphasis on video connectivity and high-speed serial interfaces such as DisplayPort, MIPI or HDMI.
• Lead the definition and execution of resolution strategies for complex customer issues. Provide timely and effective communication across internal teams and customers to drive issue closure and maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, example designs, and user guides that enhance customer experience and accelerate adoption of Altera video solutions.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, and marketing teams to align customer requirements with product capabilities, feature roadmap and solution offerings.
• Validate and continuously improve the out-of-box experience for Altera video solutions by verifying video IP design examples, and hardware platforms. Drive issue resolution to ensure customers can successfully evaluate and deploy solutions with ease.

Qualifications

• BSEE/MSEE or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of experience in digital design and FPGA development.

• Experience with high-speed serial interface technologies, particularly video protocols and applications such as DisplayPort, MIPI, HDMI, or related video systems.

• Experience in VHDL/Verilog, design verification, timing closure, simulation, software applications (Yocto, ROS), system design and board/hardware debugging is an added advantage.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to drive complex technical issues to resolution.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Qualifications:

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.