FPGA Compiler Software Engineering Manager at Altera

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FPGA, SemiconductorIndustries

Requirements

  • Advanced degree (PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field
  • 9+ years of industry software experience
  • Experience working on high-performance FPGA designs
  • Prior experience with management
  • Exceptional communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
  • Intellectual curiosity and passion for new technologies
  • Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and attention to detail
  • Deep understanding of algorithm optimization and timing analysis for FPGA platforms

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a local team of skilled compiler software developers
  • Architect and optimize the timing analysis engine to support next-generation FPGA devices
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with teams that integrate with or depend on the timing analysis engine
  • Collaborate with a variety of different teams which are customers or providers of the timing analysis engine
  • Oversee the development and enhancement of the timing analysis user experience, enabling users to effectively determine if their designs meet timing requirements
  • Drive research and development of innovative optimization algorithms for FPGA CAD tools, including delay estimation and scalable modular timing analysis techniques
  • Foster a culture of high-quality software development and continuous improvement
  • Expand Quartus’s capabilities to provide more efficient design evaluation and assistance
  • Provide technical guidance on timing and design closure challenges

Skills

FPGA
Quartus
Timing Analysis
Compiler Software
Algorithm Optimization
Delay Estimation
CAD Tools
Software Architecture
Debugging
Timing Closure

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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