Signal Integrity & Power Integrity Principal Engineer

Altera; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 187,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera is looking for a highly experienced Signal Integrity & Power Integrity Principal Engineer to lead innovative design efforts in San Jose, California. This role demands at least 15 years of industry experience and expertise in high-speed interconnects.

The candidate will define simulation methodologies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive advancements in packaging technologies. A competitive salary range of $187,000 - $270,000 USD is offered depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on experience in Signal Integrity and Power Integrity engineering.
• Deep expertise in high-speed digital interfaces and power delivery network behavior.
• Proficiency with simulation and modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead signal and power integrity design for IC packages.
• Define and deploy SI/PI simulation methodologies.
• Collaborate across teams to define optimal electrical solutions.

Skills

Signal Integrity

Power Integrity

High-speed digital interfaces

Scripting (Python, MATLAB)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD in related field

Tools

ANSYS HFSS

Synopsys HSPICE

Cadence Sigrity

Keysight ADS

Job description

Signal Integrity & Power Integrity Principal EngineerSkip to main contentAltera uses cookies and similar technologies on this website to improve your online experience, to analyze site usage and to show tailored advertising to you. For more information on Altera's use of cookies and similar technologies, visit our Cookie Notice.# CareersSignal Integrity & Power Integrity Principal Engineer page is loaded## Signal Integrity & Power Integrity Principal EngineerApplylocations: San Jose, California, United Statestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R02498# **Job Details:**### ## **Job Description:****About Altera**At AlteraTM, our independence as the world’s largest pure‐play FPGA solutions provider gives us the focus, speed, and agility to innovate without compromise. With more than four decades of industry‐leading FPGA expertise, our singular mission is to deliver the programmable technologies that help customers differentiate, innovate, and scale across rapidly evolving markets like AI, cloud, networking, and edge. As an independent company, we move faster, invest deeper, and partner more closely—empowering our teams to drive breakthrough innovation and shape the future of the FPGA industry.**About the Role**We are seeking a **highly experienced Signal Integrity & Power Integrity (SI/PI) Engineer** with 15+ years of industry experience to lead the design, verification, and optimization of high‐speed interconnects across silicon, IC package, and board‐level architectures.**Key Responsibilities*** Lead end‐to‐end signal and power integrity design for IC packages, validation platforms, and development kit hardware to achieve best‐in‐class electrical performance and reliability.* Define and deploy best‐in‐class SI/PI simulation methodologies, leveraging advanced EDA tools and AI‐assisted techniques to improve accuracy, efficiency, and product quality.* Perform detailed simulation, review, and trade‐off analysis of package and board designs to ensure scalable and robust electrical solutions.* Diagnose and resolve complex system‐level SI/PI challenges spanning electrical, mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing constraints.* Collaborate across silicon, package, and board design teams to define optimized electrical solutions that meet performance targets while minimizing product cost and maximizing customer competitiveness.* Drive forward‐looking SI/PI technologies, including advanced and heterogeneous packaging solutions, to support and influence future product architectures.**Salary Range**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. **$187,000 - $270,000 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.#MD-1### ## **Qualifications:****Minimum Qualifications*** **Bachelor's degree** in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with a strong foundation in **electromagnetics, circuit analysis, and signal processing**.* **15+ years of hands‐on experience** in Signal Integrity and Power Integrity engineering across **silicon, package, and board‐level designs**.* Deep expertise in **high‐speed digital interfaces, SI/PI fundamentals, and power delivery network behavior**.* Proficiency with industry‐standard simulation and modeling tools such as **ANSYS HFSS, Synopsys HSPICE, Cadence Sigrity, Keysight ADS**, or equivalent platforms.* Strong analytical skills to interpret, correlate, and validate **simulation, design, and measurement data**.* Proven ability to solve complex, multi‐domain SI/PI problems with a structured and methodical approach.* Hands‐on experience with **silicon/package/board layout and design tools** (e.g., Mentor Graphics, Cadence Allegro).* **Scripting and automation experience** using Python, MATLAB, or similar languages is highly desirable.**Preferred Qualifications*** **Master’s or PhD** in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with a strong foundation in **electromagnetics, circuit analysis, and signal processing**.### ## **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 InnovatorsAltera provides leadership programmable solutions that are easy-to-use and deploy in applications from cloud to edge, offering limitless AI possibilities. Our end-to-end broad 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.