Senior Software Infrastructure Engineer at Altera

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FPGA, EDA, Semiconductors, AIIndustries

Requirements

8+ years of experience in large-scale C++ software development and architecture
Proven expertise in modularizing monolithic applications and managing complex dependencies while maintaining system stability during transitions
Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, interface design, and dependency management
Experience with build systems such as Make, CMake, or similar
Proficiency in Python for tooling, orchestration, and automation
Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills and ability to navigate large, complex codebases
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams

Responsibilities

Lead codebase modularization: Drive the decomposition of a multi-million-line C++ application into discrete, loosely coupled modules with clear interfaces
Design modular architecture: Define module boundaries, establish dependency hierarchies, and create abstraction layers to eliminate circular dependencies
Refactor legacy code: Untangle complex interdependencies, extract shared components, and implement clean separation of concerns
Modernize build infrastructure: Redesign Makefile-based build systems and integrate Python-based orchestration tools to support modular compilation, testing, and versioning
Establish engineering standards: Develop modularization guidelines, interface contracts, and architectural patterns for ongoing development
Collaborate across teams: Partner with development and DevOps teams to implement modular designs while maintaining system functionality and performance
Drive technical execution: Influence engineering practices and contribute to the evolution of our software infrastructure while maintaining developer productivity

Skills

C++

Python

Makefiles

Refactoring

Code Modularization

Build Systems

Software Architecture

Dependency Management

FPGA

EDA

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