Cloud Systems and Solutions Engineer at Altera

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Altera Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductors, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in verification in IP/FPGA/SoC/ASIC
  • Proven expertise in RTL design and verification for FPGA architectures
  • Hands-on experience with OVM/UVM, System Verilog, and constrained random verification methodologies
  • Strong background in simulation tools such as ModelSim, Questa, VCS, or similar EDA simulators
  • Experience with Ethernet/PCIe/PIPE & FPGA architecture is an added advantage
  • Experience in design verification with developing, maintaining, and executing complex IPs and/or SOCs
  • Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams, drive collaboration, and deliver results
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive mindset
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

  • Lead or mentor a team of engineers working on FPGA IP verification
  • Define team priorities, set goals, and monitor performance through KPIs and regular performance reviews
  • Foster an environment of learning, collaboration, and technical excellence to drive verification efficiencies
  • Oversee the development and delivery of verification of IPs owned by the team and ensure alignment with QPDS/releases
  • Drive innovation in verification methodologies to improve quality & efficiency
  • Collaborate with FPGA design, software, and validation teams to help integrate IP into the Quartus ecosystem
  • Ensure robust quality for the IP owned
  • Provide technical guidance on verification methodology
  • Perform functional logic verification of an FPGA to ensure the design will meet specification requirements
  • Develop FPGA verification plans, test benches, and the verification environment to ensure coverage to confirm to microarchitecture specifications
  • Execute verification plans and define and run simulation models to verify the FPGA design and uncover bugs
  • Replicate, root cause, and debug issues in the pre-silicon environment
  • Find and implement corrective measures to resolve failing tests
  • Collaborate with FPGA architects, RTL developers, and software teams to improve verification of complex architectural and microarchitectural features
  • Document test plans and drive technical reviews of plans and proofs with design and architecture teams
  • Maintain and improve existing functional verification infrastructure and methodology
  • Document, review, and execute the verification strategy plan on different methodologies/techniques used to enable feature coverage as per the microarchitecture specifications
  • Develop validation test suites and drive continuous improvement into existing validation test suites and methodologies
  • Complete verification life cycle (verification architecture, test plan, execution, debug, coverage closure)

Skills

FPGA
IP Verification
RTL
Testbenches
Simulation Models
Verification Plans
Quartus
Microarchitecture
Logic Verification
Pre-silicon Verification

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.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI