Senior FPGA Development Kit Architecture & Hardware Design Engineer

191 Altera Corporation; California, San Jose (MO, CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company in programmable logic solutions as a Senior FPGA Development Kit Architecture & Hardware Design Engineer. This role involves leading the design and development of high-performance FPGA platforms, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. You will collaborate with a talented team of engineers to innovate and implement cutting-edge solutions, while also mentoring junior engineers. With a legacy of innovation and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in FPGA development with a focus on hardware design.
• Proficiency in VHDL/Verilog and EDA tools for circuit design.
• Strong understanding of digital design principles and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of high-level architecture for FPGA platform hardware.
• Design high-speed digital interfaces ensuring signal integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for hardware integration.

Skills

VHDL

Verilog

Digital Design Principles

Problem-Solving Skills

Mixed-Signal Design

Education

Bachelor's in Electronics & Communication

Master's in Electronics & Communication

Tools

Concept HDL

OrCAD

Allegro

Ansys

Vivado

Quartus

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

Job description

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Senior FPGA Development Kit Architecture & Hardware Design Engineer

Apply locations San Jose, California, United States time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R00749

Job Details:

Job Description:

About the Job

Join Altera, a pioneer in programmable logic solutions, where innovation meets practicality. We empower system, semiconductor, and technology companies to rapidly and cost-effectively differentiate and excel in their markets. Our legacy of innovation is matched by our commitment to our clients, whom we serve through a robust distribution network and a dedicated sales force. Our portfolio spans programmable logic products, acceleration platforms, software, and IP, all designed to accelerate the pace of innovation.

Altera is seeking a Senior FPGA Development Kit Architecture & Hardware Design Engineer to help us:

• Drive end-to-end development of high-level architecture of FPGA platform hardware and translate platform-level requirements to circuit and component-level specifications ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

• Review of the multi-disciplinary platform-level (Landing Zone) requirements and translating into design.

• Design and implement high-speed digital interfaces, including PCIe, DDR4/5, Ethernet, and SERDES, ensuring signal integrity and compliance with industry standards.

• Collaborate with System & IP architects, other platform hardware design engineers, hardware verification engineers, technical project managers, and technicians to plan and lead seamless platform hardware and firmware integration for smoother power-on and debug activities.

• Apply design expertise to define processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output, and working parameters for hardware and software compatibility.

• Theoretical & practical assessment of feedback from other functions (Like verification, validation, manufacturing, and customer) to improve design.

• Performs schematic capture, circuit trace routing rules, PCB layout oversight from feasibility to board tape-out, and coordinate with fabrication vendors to ensure timely and accurate board production.

• Conduct thorough testing and validation of hardware designs, utilizing tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal integrity analyzers.

• BOM analyses like cost Vs availability & design trade-offs at the board and system levels.

• Resolve bring-up issues to deliver high-quality boards and platforms for customers.

• Develop comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and test procedures, to support product development and customer usage.

• Stay abreast of emerging FPGA technologies and industry trends to inform design decisions and maintain competitive advantage.

Salary Range

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor within the US market. 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.

$115.1k - $166.7k USD

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Qualifications:

What We Want to See

• 10+ years of experience and a Bachelors or Masters in Electronics & Communication

• EDA tool exposure (Concept HDL, OrCAD, Allegro, Ansys, Hyper Lynx)

• Proficiency in hardware description languages such as VHDL or Verilog, and experience with FPGA development tools like Vivado or Quartus.

• Strong understanding of digital design principles, including timing analysis, signal integrity, and power distribution.

• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro).

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Experience with mixed-signal design and integration of analog components.

• Familiarity with embedded systems and software development for FPGA-based solutions.

• Knowledge of compliance standards and regulatory requirements for electronic hardware.

• Previous experience in mentoring junior engineers and leading technical teams

Job Type:

Regular

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

San Jose, California, United States

Additional Locations:

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.

About Altera

Altera: Accelerating Innovators

Altera, an Intel Company, provides leadership programmable solutions that are easy-to-use and deploy in applications from cloud to edge, offering limitless AI possibilities. Ourend-to-endbroad portfolio of products including FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, System on Modules, SmartNICs and IPUs provide the flexibility to accelerate innovation. Altera is helping to shape the future through pioneering innovation that unlocks extraordinary possibilities for everyone on the planet.

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