Job Summary
Altera is seeking a System and Analog Data Scientist to apply advanced data analytics and machine learning techniques to optimize the design, verification, and performance of complex system-on-chip (SoC) and analog circuits. This role will leverage data-driven insights to improve product quality, efficiency, and time-to-market.
Job Responsibilities
Develop and implement data collection, cleaning, and transformation pipelines for various system and analog design and test data sources.
Apply statistical analysis, machine learning, and deep learning algorithms to identify patterns, anomalies, and correlations in large datasets.
Create predictive models for circuit performance, reliability, and yield, informing design decisions and reducing design iterations.
Design and execute experiments to validate models and evaluate the impact of data-driven insights on product development.
Collaborate with design, verification, and test engineering teams to integrate data science solutions into existing workflows.
Communicate complex analytical findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders through clear visualizations and reports.
Research and stay current with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and semiconductor design methodologies.
Qualifications:
BSc, Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
Proven experience (3+ years) in applying data science and machine learning techniques to engineering problems, preferably within the semiconductor industry.
Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python (with libraries like Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch) and R.
Experience with statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms (e.g., regression, classification, clustering, time series analysis), and deep learning architectures.
Familiarity with data warehousing, SQL, and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) is a plus.
Understanding of semiconductor design flows, analog circuit fundamentals, and system-level architectures is highly desirable.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical challenges into solvable data science problems.
Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
- 3+ years of experience applying data science and machine learning techniques to engineering problems
- Proficiency in Python and data science libraries including Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
- Proficiency in R
- Experience with statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and deep learning architectures
- Familiarity with data warehousing and SQL
- Familiarity with big data technologies such as Spark and Hadoop
- Understanding of semiconductor design flows, analog circuit fundamentals, and system-level architectures
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
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.
