Altera is seeking a Manager, Static Timing Analysis (STA) to lead a team responsible for timing closure and signoff of advanced FPGA designs! This role will play a critical part in ensuring high-performance, power-efficient silicon by driving timing methodology, analysis, and optimization across complex designs.
The ideal candidate brings deep STA expertise, strong leadership experience, and a proven ability to collaborate across design, physical implementation, and architecture teams.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership:
Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing STA team; drive technical excellence and career development.Timing Closure & Signoff:
Own end-to-end STA for FPGA designs, including constraint development, timing analysis, and timing signoff.Methodology Development:
Define and implement robust STA methodologies, flows, and best practices to improve timing convergence and design quality.Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner with RTL design, synthesis, physical design (P&R), and architecture teams to identify and resolve timing issues.Performance Optimization:
Drive improvements in performance, power, and area (PPA) through timing-driven design and optimization techniques.Tool & Flow Expertise:
Leverage industry-standard EDA tools to analyze timing, debug violations, and automate flows where applicable.Project Execution:
Ensure on-time delivery of timing closure milestones across multiple programs.
Our compensation is designed to reflect the Canadian labour market. The actual salary offered may vary based on several factors, including the position’s location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, training, and job-specific knowledge. In addition to base salary, we offer performance-based incentive opportunities that reward both individual contributions and overall company success.
Estimated Salary Range: $144.6K – $209.3K CAD
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Canadian work experience is not required for this role. Applicants must be eligible for any required Canada export authorizations.
Required Qualifications
Experience:
10+ years of experience in Static Timing Analysis (STA) for ASIC or FPGA designs.
Leadership:
3+ years of experience managing or leading engineering teams.
Technical Expertise:
Deep knowledge of STA concepts (setup/hold, clock domain crossing, timing constraints)
Strong experience with timing signoff tools (e.g., PrimeTime or equivalent)
Understanding of synthesis, place & route, and full chip implementation flows
Design Flow Knowledge:
Solid understanding of:RTL design (Verilog/SystemVerilog)
Timing closure methodologies
Low-power and high-performance design challenges
Debug & Analysis:
Strong skills in root-cause analysis of timing violations and driving closure across complex designs.
Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with FPGA architecture and design flows
Familiarity with advanced nodes and high-speed designs
Exposure to scripting/automation (e.g., Tcl, Python) for timing analysis
Experience working in large-scale, distributed engineering environments
Why Join Altera
Lead critical STA efforts for next-generation FPGA platforms
Work on cutting-edge technology in AI, data center, and networking applications
Collaborate with world-class engineering teams across silicon design and implementation
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in Static Timing Analysis (STA) for ASIC or FPGA designs.
- 3+ years managing or leading engineering teams.
- Deep knowledge of STA concepts (setup/hold, clock domain crossing, timing constraints).
- Strong experience with timing signoff tools (e.g., PrimeTime or equivalent).
- Understanding of synthesis, place & route, and full chip implementation flows.
- Proficiency in RTL design (Verilog/SystemVerilog).
- Expertise in timing closure methodologies and driving closure across complex designs.
- Strong root-cause analysis skills for timing violations.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Familiarity with low-power and high-performance design challenges.
- Ability to collaborate with RTL, synthesis, physical design, and architecture teams to resolve timing issues.
- Experience with FPGA architecture and design flows.
- Familiarity with advanced nodes and high-speed designs.
- Exposure to scripting/automation for timing analysis (Tcl, Python).
- Experience working in large-scale, distributed engineering environments.
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