PCIe/CXL Design Tech Lead at Altera

Penang, Malaysia

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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering or related field and 7+ years of experience OR a master’s degree in electrical/computer engineering or related field and 6+ years of experience
  • Experience in micro-architecture (clocking, reset, power, etc.) definition & debug
  • Good knowledge of PCIe/CXL or high-speed serial interface protocol, such as USB or Ethernet
  • 5+ years of RTL coding and/or IP integration experience into SoC design
  • Experience in design related tools such as LINT, CDC, PT-STA, Fishtail, Power UPF etc. & design concepts such as data flow, algorithm state machine, finite state machines, and timing charts
  • Knowledge on FPGA background (preferred)
  • Highly motivated individual, team player with good communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop logic/RTL design and simulation for IP/SoC design & integrate logic of IP blocks and subsystems into a full chip SoC or discrete component design
  • Participate in the definition of PCIe/CXL architecture and microarchitecture features of the block being designed
  • Work with IP providers to integrate and validate IPs at the SoC level
  • Apply various strategies, tools, and methods to write RTL and optimize logic to qualify the design to meet power, performance, area, and timing goals as well as design integrity for physical implementation
  • Review the verification plan and implementation to ensure design features are verified correctly and resolve and implement corrective measures for failing RTL tests to ensure correctness of features
  • Perform quality checks in various logic design aspects ranging from RTL to timing/power convergence
  • Drive quality assurance compliance for smooth IP/SoC handoff

Skills

PCIe
CXL
RTL
SoC
micro-architecture
IP integration
LINT
CDC
PT-STA
Fishtail
UPF
FPGA
FSM
timing analysis
clocking
reset
power management

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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