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We are looking for a talented FPGA IP Software Development Engineer to join our engineering team and help develop next-generation FPGA-based platforms and embedded solutions.\nPosition Summary\nAs an FPGA IP Software Development Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, integrating, validating, and debugging FPGA-based systems for embedded, networking, and acceleration applications. This role is primarily focused on FPGA RTL development and system integration, including PCIe, High-Speed Interfaces (HPS), External Memory Interfaces (EMIF), and Ethernet IPs.\nYou will work closely with hardware and software teams on FPGA HW/SW co-development, system bring-up, debugging, and optimization of complex FPGA-based products, including SmartNICs, embedded platforms interacting with GPU and ARM HPS-based solutions.\nThe ideal candidate has strong FPGA design expertise, experience integrating complex IP subsystems, and an interest in collaborating across hardware and software domains.\nKey Responsibilities\nFPGA Design & Integration\nDesign, develop, integrate, and validate RTL for FPGA-based systems and platforms.\nImplement and integrate FPGA subsystems various I/0 Technologies (PCIe, EMIF, Ethernet & networking IPs) and on-board ARM Hard Processor Systems (HPS)\nSupport FPGA system architecture, performance optimization, and debug activities.\nHW/SW Co-Development\nCollaborate with software and application teams on FPGA HW/SW co-design and integration.\nSupport board bring-up, system-level validation, and debugging.\nDevelop software abstractions, drivers, and frameworks that enable FPGA acceleration solutions.\nPartner with cross-functional teams to optimize end-to-end system performance.\nProduct Development\nContribute to development of FPGA-based products including:SmartNIC solutions\nEmbedded computing platforms (Physical AI/Robotics) with GPU\nARM-based FPGA systems\nCommunication and data center acceleration solutions\n\nParticipate in architecture discussions and technical reviews.\nSupport product deployment and customer-facing technical investigations as needed.\nProcess & Innovation\nDrive continuous improvement in FPGA development, verification, and debug methodologies.\nEvaluate and adopt new tools, flows, and automation techniques.\nStay current with advancements in FPGA technologies, networking, and embedded systems.\nThe 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.\n$133.2K - $212.7K USD\nWe use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.\nQualifications:\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, (Masters strongly preferred) Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.\n3+ years of experience in FPGA design and development.\nStrong RTL development experience using Verilog and/or SystemVerilog.\nExperience integrating FPGA IPs such as PCIe, Ethernet, EMIF, and ARM HPS.\nExperience with FPGA system bring-up, validation, and debugging.\nUnderstanding of FPGA development toolchains and implementation flows.\nStrong problem-solving and debugging skills.\nAbility to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced development environment.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with FPGA HW/SW co-development and system-level integration.\nSoftware development experience in C/C++, Python, or embedded Linux environments.\nExperience developing FPGA-based embedded systems or SmartNIC solutions.\nFamiliarity with networking protocols and data center acceleration architectures.\nExperience with FPGA acceleration frameworks and software abstractions.\nPrior research or industry experience in FPGA-based acceleration, embedded systems, communications, robotics, or AI/GPU applications.\nExperience working within a semiconductor or programmable logic environment.\nPreferred Competencies\nStrong cross-functional collaboration skills.\nAbility to bridge hardware and software development teams.\nExcellent debugging and root-cause analysis capabilities.\nSelf-motivated with a passion for learning new technologies.\nStrong communication and technical documentation skills.\nInterest in co-development environments where hardware and software are developed concurrently.\nWhy Join Altera?\nAt Altera, you'll have the opportunity to help build innovative FPGA-based products that power next-generation communications, embedded, AI, and data center solutions. 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