Altera

Analog Circuit Design Engineer

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductor, ElectronicsIndustries

Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Designer

Employment Type: Full-time Shift: Shift 1 (Ireland) Primary Location: Virtual - IRL Additional Locations:

Position Overview

Designs, develops, and builds analog circuits in advanced process nodes for analog and mixed-signal IPs. This role involves the full design cycle from concept to tape-out, focusing on optimizing circuits for power, performance, area, timing, and yield.

Responsibilities

  • Designs floorplans, performs circuit design, extracts chip parameters, and simulates analog behavior models.
  • Creates test plans to verify design according to circuit and block microarchitecture specifications.
  • Evaluates test results and verifies functionality to optimize circuits.
  • Collaborates cross-functionally to report design progress and resolve performance and circuit design issues.
  • Optimizes performance, power, area, and reduces leakage of circuits.
  • Works with architecture and layout teams to design circuits for best functionality, robustness, and electrical capabilities.
  • Knowledge of hardware testing and validation methodologies.

Requirements

  • Experience:
    • 8+ years of experience as an analog/mixed-signal IC designer.
    • Experience of bringing designs from concept to tape-out.
    • Hands-on design experience in high-speed serial and/or parallel I/O designs (TX and RX), CDR, DAC/ADC, and PLL/DLL.
  • Skills:
    • Excellent debug and problem-solving skills.
    • Familiarity with EDA tools for analog design and verification.
    • Ability to work independently.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Advantageous Skills:
    • Programming skills in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++ for modeling and analysis.
  • Education:
    • Electronic Engineering degree.
  • Collaboration:
    • Ability to work in an interdisciplinary research environment with RF and mixed-signal teams.

Company Information

  • 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.

Skills

Analog Circuit Design
Mixed-Signal IPs
Floorplanning
Circuit Extraction
Behavioral Modeling
Test Plan Creation
Circuit Verification
Power Optimization
Performance Optimization
Area Optimization
Timing Optimization
Yield Optimization
Leakage Reduction
High-Speed Serial I/O Design
High-Speed Parallel I/O Design
CDR (Clock and Data Recovery)
DAC/ADC Design
PLL/DLL Design
EDA Tools
MATLAB
Python
C/C++
Hardware Testing
Validation Methodologies
RF Design
Mixed-Signal Design

Altera

Develops digital human agents for AI

About Altera

Altera develops digital human agents that mimic human traits like empathy, friendship, and fun. Their primary product allows users to interact with an AI agent while playing Minecraft, creating a friendly and engaging experience. Altera's agents are designed to be interoperable and capable of long-term autonomy, making them suitable for both individual users and businesses. Unlike many competitors, Altera focuses on advancing research and scaling technology to deliver unique, human-like AI products. The company's goal is to redefine AI agents, enhancing their versatility and human-like qualities.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2023Year Founded
$10.7MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Consumer Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
11-50Employees

Risks

Priest-led cults in Altera's Minecraft simulation may cause ethical concerns.
Managing 1,000 autonomous AI agents poses safety and ethical challenges.
Creating believable digital humans may lead to misuse in deceptive AI applications.

Differentiation

Altera specializes in digital human agents with traits like empathy and friendship.
Their first product offers a unique Minecraft experience with interactive AI agents.
Altera's focus on human-like AI agents sets them apart in the AI sector.

Upsides

Altera raised $9M in May 2024, showing strong investor confidence.
AI-driven gaming experiences are gaining popularity, benefiting Altera's Minecraft product.
The rise of AI companions in mental health indicates a market for empathetic agents.

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