About Altera
Accelerating Innovators — Altera provides leadership programmable solutions that are easy to use and deploy, across the cloud to the edge, enabling limitless possibilities for AI. Our broad portfolio includes FPGAs, SoCs, CPLDs, IP, development tools, system-on-modules, SmartNICs and IPUs, offering the flexibility to accelerate innovation.
Our innovation in programmable logic began in 1983. Since then we’ve delivered the tools and technologies that empower customers to innovate, differentiate, and succeed in their markets.
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About the Role
Altera is looking for a Timing Engineer to lead timing activities for a subsystem. This person will be joining our Physical Design team and will be working/collaborating with the design and architecture team.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive timing closure at block level and sub-system level.
Developing methodology through flow/scripting which will result in easier interface timing closure at full chip.
Define and manage I/O timing budgets across hierarchical designs.
Apply advanced sign-off methodologies at lower nodes, including POCV and PVT effects.
Provide actionable timing feedback at both block and sub-system levels, including root cause analysis and ECO guidance.
Manage large-scale multi-corner/multi-mode STA runs with automation, partitioning, and efficient resource usage.
Generate and validate timing ECOs, partnering with physical design and RTL teams for quick closure.
Global clock planning for easier interface timing closure.
Work closely with design, implementation, and full chip teams to drive timing convergence, providing sign-off level expertise and guidance.
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.
$127,400 - $184,400 USD
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science required; Master’s preferred with 7+ years in the following:
7+ years of experience in timing analysis and sign-off.
Expertise in timing constraints, STA methodology, and timing closure at both block and full-chip level.
Experience in synthesis, place-and-route, extraction.
In-depth knowledge of advanced timing concepts in lower nodes (5nm or below).
Proficiency with Tempus/Primetime tools.
Strong scripting ability (Tcl, Python, Perl).
Experience working independently with strong prioritization and solution oriented mindset.
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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.
