Role Overview
As an FPGA Configuration Architect (Grade 8), you will contribute to the design, development, and validation of FPGA configuration architecture and subsystems. You will work closely with senior architects and cross-functional teams to implement configuration features, debug system issues, and ensure robust FPGA configuration across product lifecycles. This role is hands-on technical with opportunities to grow into domain ownership.
Key Responsibilities
Configuration Architecture DevelopmentContribute to configuration subsystem architecture definition
Support configuration schemes such as JTAG, SPI, CvP
Support architecture documentation (HAS, micro-architecture specs)
Develop configuration-related RTL / firmware / interfaces
Implement control logic and data paths
Ensure design meets performance and reliability targets
Support silicon bring-up and debug
Investigate configuration failures and bitstream issues
Work with validation teams for root cause analysis
Collaborate with architecture, software, firmware, and validation teams
Participate in design reviews
Optimize configuration time and robustness
Maintain design specs, test plans, and debug documentation
Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical / Computer Engineering or related field
Deep understanding of hardware design, with at least 10 years of experience in design and architecture.
Strong understanding of FPGA design, with at least 7 years of experience in configuration architecture and design.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field
- At least 10 years of experience in hardware design and architecture
- At least 7 years of experience in FPGA configuration architecture and design
- Experience with configuration schemes such as JTAG, SPI, and CvP
- Experience developing configuration-related RTL, firmware, and interfaces
- Experience with silicon bring-up, configuration failure investigation, and bitstream debug
Altera (altera.com) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement programs are robust, with offerings such as a 401(k) and a pension. This breadth supports long-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous, including PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays. Wellness initiatives like gym memberships further support balance.
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests parental leave is generous. Family-building support, including fertility benefits and adoption reimbursement, is highlighted as part of the package.
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What We Do
Altera: Accelerating Innovators Altera 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.
