Senior Hardware/Software ML Inference IP and Compiler Developer at Altera

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Altera Logo
CA$139,000 – CA$201,200Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
YesVisa
Semiconductors, Technology, AIIndustries

Requirements

  • Undergraduate or greater degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • 10+ years of industry experience, including software development, hardware development, and an understanding of the nuts and bolts of machine learning inference
  • Experience with hardware, software, and machine learning inference
  • Experience using FPGAs and writing soft IP for them (ideal)

Responsibilities

  • Create, build, and deliver future FPGA technology as part of Altera’s FPGA AI Suite team
  • Share knowledge and expertise to help push the overall team to greater heights
  • Think about how best to execute ML inference on hardware and co-optimize that with the software compiler
  • Drive architectural exploration to fully understand and defend the optimization trade-offs
  • Navigate both the software and hardware realms to co-optimize the soft IP and compiler for ML inference
  • Work collaboratively and drive these ideas in a small team

Skills

ML Inference
Compiler Development
FPGA
Hardware Design
Software Optimization
AI
Architectural Exploration
Co-optimization

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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