EDA Software Engineer

altera; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera is a leading provider of programmable solutions, focused on AI-driven, software-first FPGA development and scalable hardware technologies. The DBIT team bridges hardware and software to model devices inside Quartus and power state-of-the-art algorithms and data structures.

We seek a seasoned software engineer to design lightweight, scalable data models for FPGA architectures and to collaborate across hardware and software teams on next-generation devices and tooling for bring-up and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, computer engineering or related fields with 6+ years of experience; OR
• Master's Degree in Computer Science, computer engineering or related fields with 4+ years of experience; OR
• Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, computer engineering or related fields with 8+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Using C++ and Python to specify, implement and maintain software data models to represent FPGA devices.
• Developing high-performance APIs to streamline access to FPGA device databases for synthesis, placement, routing, timing analysis, power analysis, among others.
• Collaborating with multiple hardware and software teams while bringing the next-generation FPGA devices to Quartus.
• Developing tools to aid/enhance Altera’s FPGA device bring-up processes.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related fields

Master's degree in CS/CE or related fields

Ph.D. in CS/CE or related fields

Job description

Job Description

Altera is one of the world's leading providers of programmable solutions. With a renewed focus on agility, software-first, and AI-driven solutions, Altera is shaping the future of computing by providing flexible technology , empowering innovators with scalable products, from high-performance to power- and cost-optimized devices for cloud, network, and edge applications. Join us in our journey to becoming the #1 FPGA provider in the world as we redefine the next era of programmable innovations!

The Database, Infrastructure & Tooling (DBIT) Team plays a critical role in bringing Altera’s next-generation FPGA devices to Quartus Prime, our flagship design software. As the bridge between hardware and software, DBIT defines and implements how FPGA devices are modeled within Quartus. If you’re excited about solving complex engineering problems and working at the intersection of hardware and software, DBIT is the place for you.

We are looking for a seasoned software engineer to help us shape Altera’s industry-leading FPGA design software. You will work on initiatives like lightweight yet scalable data models to represent increasingly sophisticated FPGA architectures while maintaining high-performance APIs that power Quartus’ state-of-the-art algorithms and data structures.

What You Will Do

• U sing C++ and Python to s pecify, implement and maintain software data models to represent FPGA devices .
• Developing high-performance APIs to streamline the access to FPGA device databases to industry-leading algorithms for synthesis, place ment, rout ing , timing analysis , power analysis, among others.
• Collaborating with multiple hardware and software teams while bringing the next-generation FPGA devices to Quartus.
• Developing tools to aid/enhance Altera’s FPGA device bring-up process es .

The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings , etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

$ 149.1K - $ 215.9K USD

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations .

Qualifications

What We Want to See

• Real passion for software engineering : Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, computer engineering or related fields with 6+ years of experience; OR
• Master's Degree in Computer Science, computer engineering or related fields with 4+ years of experience; OR
• Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, computer engineering or related fields with 8+ year s of experience.

• Excellent programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd

• Advanced background on algorithms and data structures.
• Experience developing EDA tools.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Background on graph-based algorithms.
• Background on HDL design using Verilog, SystemVerilog , and/or VHDL.
• Experience developing and maintaining internal applications and APIs.

Ways to Earn Extra Points

• Experience with FPGA architecture and tools.
• Experience developing FPGA tools.

Job Type

Regular

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

San Jose, California, United States

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.