FPGA Configuration Architect

San Jose, California, United States Job ID JR0267400 Job Category Silicon Hardware Engineering Work Mode Hybrid Experience Level Experienced Full/Part Time Full Time

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Job Description

About Altera:

Altera, an Intel Company, empowers customers to unlock the full potential of data through cutting-edge programmable platforms. Intel Corporation announced its intent to separate its Altera operations into a standalone business. This will give Altera the autonomy and flexibility it needs to fully accelerate its growth and more effectively compete in the FPGA industry, which serves a broad array of markets, including the data center, communications, industrial, automotive, aerospace and defense sectors.

About the Role:

As a Configuration Architect at Altera, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of FPGA configuration architecture. This leadership position demands both deep technical expertise and strategic vision across hardware, firmware, and security domains. You will be responsible for defining and driving the end-to-end configuration architecture for FPGA devices and influencing technology development.

Key Responsibilities:

Architecture Development: Lead the development of end-to-end configuration architecture for FPGA devices, defining technology roadmaps based on hardware features, requirements, and interoperability throughout the product lifecycle.
Innovative Technologies: Drive the development of innovative technologies for FPGA configuration subsystems, ensuring cutting-edge solutions that meet performance and security standards.
Ecosystem and Customer Support: Influence and support ecosystem enabling and customer interactions during architecture definition. Enable architectural features for future generations or products, optimizing subsystems for high-performance computing.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including firmware and driver developers, to define software configuration control requirements and develop comprehensive test plans for new architectures and features.
Performance Benchmarking: Drive benchmarking performance, identify areas for improvement, and apply configuration domain knowledge to enhance customer experience.
Technical Leadership: Act as a domain expert and principal engineer, influencing and driving technical direction across Altera. Mentor other technical leaders, foster community growth, and exemplify Intel values.
Strategic Alignment: Align organizational goals with technical vision, formulate strategies to deliver leadership solutions, and demonstrate a proven track record of executing and bringing products and technologies to market

Additional Skills

Proven ability to work effectively in a complex, cross-functional environment

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 10+ years of experience .
10+ years of experience in hardware and firmware design and architecture.
8+ years of experience in configuration architecture for ASIC, CPU

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Network-on-Chip (NOC) and processors.
Demonstrated expertise in security architectures
FPGA experience preferred

Inside this Business Group

The Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) was formed from the acquisition of Altera. As part of Intel, PSG will create market-leading programmable logic devices that deliver a wider range of capabilities than customers experience today. Combining Altera's industry-leading FPGA technology and customer support with Intel's world-class semiconductor manufacturing capabilities will enable customers to create the next generation of electronic systems with unmatched performance and power efficiency. PSG takes pride in creating an energetic and dynamic work environment that is driven by ingenuity and innovation. We believe the growth and success of our group is directly linked to the growth and satisfaction of our employees. That is why PSG is committed to a work environment that is flexible and collaborative, and allows our employees to reach their full potential.

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.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US $186,760.00-$299,166.00
*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience

Working Model

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

Position of Trust
This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.

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