Principal NoC IP Micro-Architect

Altera Corporation

$209K — $299K *
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 15+ years of experience.
  • 10+ years of experience with System Verilog and VCS/Synopsys simulators.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Perl, Python, and TCL with 10+ years of experience.
  • Extensive FPGA design and programming experience is a plus (10+ years).
  • Experience in RTL validation (10+ years) is advantageous.
  • Proficient in developing Network on Chip IPs with 10+ years of experience.
  • 5+ years of experience using AI in the development process is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop logic design and RTL coding for Network on Chip IPs and integrate into full chip designs.
  • Define architecture and microarchitecture features for the block being designed.
  • Create prototypes and simulate models to specify system requirements.
  • Design logic diagrams and code to meet system design and test specifications.
  • Deliver software models for device level bring-up, focusing on functionality, timing, and power.
  • Apply RTL implementation techniques to meet power, performance, and area goals, collaborating with the physical implementation team.
  • Lead and mentor junior team members and proactively address potential design challenges.

Benefits

  • Dynamic and highly visible technical leadership role within the company.
  • Opportunity to work on next-generation FPGA platforms and high-performance interconnect solutions.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-disciplinary teams including architecture, design, and verification.
  • Potential for personal and professional growth through mentorship and leadership opportunities.
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Job Description:

About the Role

As a Principal NoC IP Micro-Architect, you will be responsible for the end-to-end architecture, microarchitecture, RTL design, and technical leadership of scalable NoC IP solutions integrated into Altera's next-generation FPGA platforms. You will work closely with architecture, design, verification, software, physical design, and product teams to deliver high-performance interconnect solutions optimized for power, performance, area (PPA), scalability, and reliability.

This is a highly visible technical leadership role requiring deep expertise in SoC interconnect architectures, NoC fabrics, RTL development, performance modeling, and system-level optimization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develops the logic design, register transfer level (RTL) coding, and simulation for Network on Chip IPs and potentially other FPGA IPs & subsystem for integration in full chip designs.
  • Participates in the definition of architecture and microarchitecture features of the block being designed.
  • Creates prototypes, simulates models, and specifies systems requirements.
  • Prepares and designs logic diagrams and codes for implementing system design and test specifications.
  • Delivers software models for device level bring up, including user visible functionality, timing, and power.
  • Applies RTL implementation techniques to qualify the design to meet required power, performance, and area goals, partnering with physical implementation team.
  • Strong understanding of the design methodology & advance EDA tools like timing constrains verification, RTL lint, CDC, RDC & DFT to ensure high quality IP development as well as deploying automation & AI to enhanced the development efficiency.
  • Reviews the verification plan and implementation to ensure design features are verified correctly and resolves and implements corrective measures for failing RTL tests to ensure correctness of features.
  • As a senior designer of the team, you're also expected to groom next level technical members, technically oversee & guide the entire NOC team as well as proactively anticipate potential design challenges & roadblocks and take mitigation actions to ensure the successful execution of the SS that meets the requirement of the project & schedule.


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.

$209,500 - $299,200 USD

We 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 Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 15+ years of related working experience.
  • 10 + years of experience in System Verilog, VCS/Synopsys simulators, Lint and Synthesis
  • 10+ years of experience in programming with C/C++/Perl/Python/TCL/Unix Shell script
  • 10+ years of experience in FPGA design and programming is a plus.
  • 10+ years of experience in RTL validation is a plus.
  • 10+ years of experience in development of Network on Chip IPs.
  • 5+ years of experience with the usage of AI with development process for high efficiency development would be a great plus.


Job Type:
Regular

Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:
San Jose, California, United States

Additional Locations:

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