Job Description:About the RoleAltera is seeking a
Design Automation Engineer to join our Design Infrastructure and Automation Team.
This team is responsible for building and maintaining the core automation infrastructure that supports Altera's FPGA design flows - from RTL to bitstream. In this role, you will play a critical part in scaling our internal design productivity, delivering highly automated, reliable, and efficient flow systems that accelerate development cycles for next-generation FPGA products.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and maintain in-house tools and infrastructure for end-to-end design flow automation.
- Apply and develop AI solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency for chip design.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with RTL designers, physical design engineers, verification teams, and tool vendors to understand requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
- Evaluate and implement new EDA vendor technologies and frameworks to enhance design development process
- Drive process improvements, standardization, and reusable components across automation infrastructure.
Salary RangeThe 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.
$133,200 - $158,000 USDWe use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.
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Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of relevant industry experience, including:
- 4+ years of experience with EDA tools and FPGA/ASIC design flows (e.g., lint, cdc, etc).
- 4+ years of experience in Unix/Linux environments and scripting/programming languages such as Python, Perl, and Shell.
- 4+ years of experience building and testing flow automation tools and integrating them into complex design pipelines.
- 4+ years of experience in debugging, testing, and version control (e.g., Git).
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and translate user requirements into scalable solutions.
Preferred Qualifications:- 6+ years of relevant industry experience with Design Automation tools
- Experience with AI tools.
- Knowledge of CI/CD systems and automated testing frameworks.
- Exposure to cloud-based job orchestration frameworks or hybrid compute environments.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a drive for continuous improvement.
Job Type: Regular
Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:San Jose, California, United States
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