FPGA IP Software Development Engineer
Altera Corporation · Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia ·
- Category
- Hardware
- Company size
- 1000+
Designs and simulates FPGA-based wireless IP using Verilog/VHDL, focusing on RTL coding, synthesis, and timing analysis for next-generation solutions.
Job Details:
Job Description:
Join the exciting new journey of Altera as we march towards a stand-alone company. From the IoT to the data center, Altera offers a broad portfolio of programmable logic solutions that allow customers to solve a wide variety of system level challenges.
Be part of a talented wireless design team
Be at the forefront of innovation by working on leading edge technology to design blazing next generation wireless IP.
Responsibility includes:
Performs logic design RTL coding and simulation to develop IPs and subsystems designs
Understanding of processes in the FPGA development flow
Analysis of problem at hand and presenting of solutions.
Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Coursework or projects in VLSI, Digital Design, and Computer Architecture.
Technical Skills
RTL Design & Hardware Description Languages
Basic experience with Verilog or VHDL for digital design.
Understanding of combinational & sequential logic, finite state machines (FSMs), and pipeline architectures.
Simulation & Verification Basics
Exposure to testbenches, functional simulation using ModelSim, VCS, or Xcelium.
Basic understanding of SystemVerilog assertions (SVA) and testbenches.
Awareness of UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) is a plus.
Synthesis & Timing Analysis (Preferred)
Basic knowledge of synthesis flow (Design Compiler, Genus, or Vivado).
Understanding of setup/hold timing violations and static timing analysis (STA).
Scripting & Automation
Basic understanding of AMBA protocols (AXI, AHB, APB).
Awareness of memory subsystems, clock domains, and reset strategies.
Exposure to industry standards like PCIe, USB, DDR, or MIPI is a plus.
Experience & Projects
Internships or academic projects related to RTL design, FPGA prototyping, or digital system design.
Hands-on experience in FPGA-based projects using Xilinx or Intel FPGA tools is an advantage.
Soft Skills
Problem-solving: Ability to debug design issues.
Communication: Ability to document designs and discuss technical topics clearly.
Collaboration: Willingness to work with verification and backend teams.