Security‑Driven Silicon Domain Architect for RoT & FPGA

191 Altera Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera is seeking a Silicon Domain Architect to support the definition and development of next‑generation FPGA silicon architecture in San Jose, CA. You will work with hardware, firmware, software, validation and product teams to deliver secure, high‑performance subsystems.

The role focuses on Root of Trust, FPGA configuration features, cryptographic foundations, and hardware security, translating system requirements into architectural specifications and guiding architecture reviews throughout

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• At least 4 years of experience in semiconductor architecture, silicon design, SoC architecture, or related hardware engineering.
• Experience with hardware security technologies, including secure boot, RoT concepts, cryptographic foundations, trusted computing technologies, or security‑focused silicon features.
• Translating system requirements into hardware architecture specifications, technical requirements, or design documentation.
• Collaborating with hardware, firmware, software, validation, or product engineering teams to support semiconductor product development.

Responsibilities

• Develops and contributes to end‑to‑end architecture definitions for silicon domain subsystems, including Root of Trust and FPGA configuration‑related features within Altera FPGA products.
• Supports the definition and execution of technology roadmaps for silicon domain subsystems based on product requirements, hardware features, and interoperability needs.
• Contributes to development and evaluation of innovative technologies for domain subsystems, including security architectures and related silicon capabilities.
• Translates system requirements into silicon architecture specifications, technical requirements, and implementation guidelines.
• Defines and documents architectural requirements, interfaces, and design considerations for complex silicon subsystems.
• Develops test plans, validation strategies, and testing infrastructure requirements for new architectures and silicon features.

Skills

Hardware architecture

Semiconductor subsystems

Security technologies

System requirements

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

Job description

Altera is seeking a Silicon Domain Architect to support the definition and development of next‑generation FPGA silicon architecture in San Jose, CA. You will work with hardware, firmware, software, validation and product teams to deliver secure, high‑performance subsystems.

The role focuses on Root of Trust, FPGA configuration features, cryptographic foundations, and hardware security, translating system requirements into architectural specifications and guiding architecture reviews throughout