FPGA Design Applications Engineer
- Pay
- $133,200 – $212,700 per year
- Location
- San Jose, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 21 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- FPGA design software
- simulation and debugging
- Quartus
- BareMetal software
Also useful
- PCIe
- SoC design
- Power and thermal analysis
- GitHub
About the role
Altera is leading the way to transform how we design FPGAs. In this position, you will be joining the Software Validation and Customer Experience Group as an FPGA design applications engineer specializing in Quartus Software tools and example design solutions. You will help revolutionize our customer experience by using your design knowledge and leveraging our FPGA software and AI tools to reduce cycle time.
A successful candidate is an FPGA designer who has hands-on experience with FPGA design software and knows how to design, simulate and debug FPGA designs. Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Creating example designs that showcase our product and teach customers how to use our software tools.
Responding to customer technical questions, debugging and reproducing customer issues, and driving issue resolution with the engineering organization and customers. Reviewing specifications and requirements, performing product evaluations, and providing feedback on ease of use. Defining and developing example designs and unit tests and performing checkout to ensure the readiness of feature releases.
Reviewing product requirements and designing a best-in-class customer journey by identifying assets, use cases, user personas and touchpoints (web, git repository, forums etc.). Developing technical assets such as user guides, application notes, example designs, demos and training that will enable users to successfully design with our products. Creating AI skills and agents to reduce customer design time.
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. $133.2K - $212.7K 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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Minimum Qualifications A successful candidate should possess a Masters of Science degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Science degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering with a minimum five years of related applications engineering or system design experience.
Minimum qualifications include: Experience with FPGA Design Software tools and common third-party simulators Experience with debugging and using signal analysis tools Experience with creating FPGA designs including minimal software (BareMetal) Experience working with FPGA development boards or similar Preferred qualifications include: Experience with Power and Thermal Analysis Familiarity with GitHub workflows and Visual Studio Code Experience with using AI tools and creating skills Experience creating FPGA designs that include PCIe or SoC, including basic software 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.
From Altera's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 20, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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Common questions
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The FPGA Design Applications Engineer posting at Altera states compensation of $133,200 – $212,700 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Altera's official career site.
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This FPGA Design Applications Engineer position at Altera is located in San Jose, CA (On-site). Always check Altera's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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For the FPGA Design Applications Engineer role, Altera highlights 5+ years of relevant experience; a bachelor's degree; experience with FPGA design software, simulation and debugging, Quartus, BareMetal software. Rolev.ai can score your existing resume against these requirements and show any skill gaps before you apply.
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