Analog Layout Design Engineer at Altera

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
SemiconductorsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in Analog layout design
  • Good experience working in TSMC N3 technology

Responsibilities

  • Designs complex (High speed SerDes) layouts of analog signal circuits for a given design specification and runs complete set of design verification tools for process design rules, electron migration, voltage drop (IR), ESD, and other reliability checks on the layouts
  • Designs and analyzes floorplans, power grid, ESD, bumps, and performs all required verification on the analog blocks
  • Performs the micro-floor planning and detail signal planning of complex analog circuits to meet performance and electrical requirements (shielding, matching) for critical signals to optimize for area, power, RV, and performance
  • Develops and drives new and innovative analog layout methodologies to improve layout productivity and quality
  • Collaborates with analog circuit design, process technology, and package design teams to meet design specifications, plan work, and negotiate layout trade-offs as needed
  • Troubleshoots a wide variety of issues up to and including design and tool/flow/methodology used in analog layout design

Skills

Analog Layout Design
Mixed-Signal Circuits
High speed SerDes
TSMC N3
PDK Verification
Electromigration
IR Drop
ESD
Floorplanning
Power Grid
Signal Shielding
Signal Matching

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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