Senior FPGA BootROM & Firmware Engineer

Altera; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera in San Jose, CA, is seeking a firmware engineer to design and optimize the FPGA firmware. You will review specifications, implement configuration and security features in C/C++, and test using emulators or real silicon.

The role requires a BS or MS in CS/EE and 5+ years of C/C++ experience, with strong debugging, RTOS and driver development skills, and collaboration with hardware teammates.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in CS, CE, EE or equivalent.
• 5+ years C/C++ programming experience.
• Familiarity with RTOS, device driver development and debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Implement firmware configuration and security features using C/C++.
• Write unit and system tests; validate flows with Emulator and/or FPGA silicon.
• Collaborate with hardware and validation engineers on complex system-level issues.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Assembly

Debugging tools

Education

BS degree in CS/CE/EE or equivalent

MS degree in CS/CE/EE or related

Job description

Altera in San Jose, CA, is seeking a firmware engineer to design and optimize the FPGA firmware. You will review specifications, implement configuration and security features in C/C++, and test using emulators or real silicon.

The role requires a BS or MS in CS/EE and 5+ years of C/C++ experience, with strong debugging, RTOS and driver development skills, and collaboration with hardware teammates.