FPGA System Design Engineer
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Salary$119k – $172k
LocationSan Jose, California, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedAug 13, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live4d ago
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Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
3+ years of experience in FPGA design and algorithm implementation
2+ years of software development experience using C/C++
1+ year of FPGA development experience using Verilog or VHDL
Strong understanding of digital logic design and FPGA development methodologies
Experience debugging and validating complex hardware/software systems
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Hands-on experience with MATLAB and Simulink
Hands-on experience with C/C++ and CUDA
Hands-on experience with Verilog and/or VHDL FPGA design
Hands-on experience with Quartus Prime and ModelSim/Questa simulation tools
Hands-on experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Background in Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Background in Signal and Image Processing
Background in Wireless and Communication Systems
Background in Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning
Background in High-speed ADC/DAC architectures
Background in RF and Software Defined Radio (SDR) systems
Experience with FPGA SoCs, embedded processors, and heterogeneous computing architectures
Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Strong collaboration, presentation, and customer-facing communication skills
Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations
Skills
C/C++
Verilog
VHDL
MATLAB
Simulink
CUDA
Quartus Prime
ModelSim
Questa
RTOS
Job Details:
Job Description:
Altera is seeking a highly motivated FPGA System Design Engineer to join our Aerospace, Defense, and Government (ADG) solutions team. In this role, you will work directly with strategic customers to architect, implement, optimize, and benchmark advanced signal processing and embedded computing solutions on Altera FPGA platforms.
You will collaborate with industry experts, customer engineering teams, and internal FPGA tool development organizations to accelerate customer success, demonstrate the value of Altera technology, and influence future product and software capabilities. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies including FPGA-based DSP, embedded systems, AI inference, high-speed data converters, and advanced RF signal processing applications.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, develop, and implement FPGA-based solutions using RTL, DSP Builder, and embedded processor technologies for defense and aerospace applications.
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Partner directly with strategic customers to deploy and optimize DSP, communications, AI, and signal processing algorithms on Altera FPGA devices.
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Develop benchmarks, proof-of-concept demonstrations, reference designs, and complete system solutions that showcase FPGA performance and value.
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Collaborate closely with FPGA software and tools teams to identify customer needs, drive tool enhancements, and influence future product features.
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Analyze system-level performance and optimize FPGA implementations for throughput, latency, power, and resource utilization.
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Support customer design activities including architecture reviews, debugging, performance tuning, and technical enablement.
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Contribute technical collateral including design documentation, application notes, training materials, and best-practice guides.
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.
$118.9K - $172.2K USD
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Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
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3+ years of experience in FPGA design and algorithm implementation.
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2+ years of software development experience using C/C++.
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1+ year of FPGA development experience using Verilog or VHDL.
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Strong understanding of digital logic design and FPGA development methodologies.
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Experience debugging and validating complex hardware/software systems.
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Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Security Clearance Requirement
This position may involve work on U.S. Government contracts that require access to controlled or classified information. Accordingly, all applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain the required security clearance may result in the withdrawal of an employment offer or termination of employment, consistent with applicable law.
Preferred Qualifications
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Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
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Hands-on experience with:
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MATLAB and Simulink
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C/C++ and CUDA
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Verilog and/or VHDL FPGA design
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Quartus® Prime and ModelSim™/Questa™ simulation tools
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Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
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Background in one or more of the following:
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Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
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Signal and Image Processing
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Wireless and Communication Systems
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Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning
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High-speed ADC/DAC architectures
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RF and Software Defined Radio (SDR) systems
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Experience with FPGA SoCs, embedded processors, and heterogeneous computing architectures.
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Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong collaboration, presentation, and customer-facing communication skills.
Job Type:
Regular
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
San Jose, California, United States
Additional Locations:
Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.