Field Applications Engineer - FPGA
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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Semiconductors, TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- Master of Science degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Bachelor of Science degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering with minimum 7 years of related FPGA and system design experience with PCIe, Ethernet, and memory interfaces
- 7+ years of total experience, including FPGA and/or ASIC experience (e.g., VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog coding, validation, and/or simulation/verification tools)
- Clear Communication: Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to customers with varying levels of expertise
- Empathy & Patience: Supporting customers calmly and effectively under pressure
- Relationship Building: Establishing trust and positive rapport to foster successful engagements
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and engineering teams to deliver unified solutions
- Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience with FPGA and/or ASIC including Verilog and/or VHDL coding and simulation/verification tools
- Design experience using FPGAs with high performance External Memory Interface controllers and protocols including DDR3/DDR4 SDRAM and/or QDR-IV SRAM
- Design experience using FPGAs with high-speed serial transceivers, high-speed board design, and high-speed serial bus protocols PCIe and/or Ethernet and video protocols
- Experience in customer support or customer facing role
Responsibilities
- Work closely with field engineering and customer design teams, including on-site technical support, to assist in design and verification of high-performance FPGAs using Intel and third-party design software (e.g., Quartus, ModelSim)
- Perform design evaluations and recommend strategies to optimize designs for important design opportunities
- Create example designs and reference designs to demonstrate the usage of Intel products
- Develop technical collateral and presentations for internal and external audiences
- Evaluate new software/IP and provide feedback to developers to improve the quality of Intel tools, IP, and methodologies
- Anticipate future customer requirements and contribute to product planning and definition of product enhancements
- Provide technical support to Altera customers and sales teams in the areas of PCIe, Ethernet, and/or External Memory Interfaces
- Help resolve challenging customer issues and develop proactive collateral to make customers successful using Altera products
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for this FPGA Application Engineer position?
The salary range is $127.4k - $184.4k USD for Bay Area California only, with actual salary varying based on factors like job location, knowledge, skills, experience, and trainings. Incentive opportunities are also offered based on individual and company performance.
Is this FPGA Application Engineer role remote or on-site?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What qualifications and skills are required for this role?
A Master of Science in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is required, or a Bachelor of Science with at least 7 years of related FPGA and system design experience with PCIe, Ethernet, and memory interfaces. Experience must include 7+ years total with FPGA/ASIC, including VHDL, Verilog, System Verilog coding, validation, and/or simulation/verification.
What is the company culture like at Altera for this role?
The environment is dynamic and collaborative, working with talented engineers at the forefront of programmable logic technology. It emphasizes teamwork, cross-functional collaboration with sales, marketing, and engineering teams, and opportunities to shape FPGA solutions.
What makes a strong candidate for the FPGA Application Engineer position?
Strong candidates have a Master's in Computer/Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 7+ years of FPGA/ASIC experience in PCIe, Ethernet, memory interfaces, VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog, plus essential soft skills like clear communication, empathy, patience, relationship building, and teamwork.
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
