SoC Logic Design Engineer at Altera

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Semiconductor, FPGAIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Minimum 7 years of experience in integrating ARM advanced cores and related ARM IP
Strong expertise in coherent interconnect design and integration
Proven experience as an SoC integrator, handling complex SoC-level integration tasks
Demonstrated experience as a lead micro-architect in SoC design
Knowledge of Design for Test (DFT), physical design, and verification methodologies
Proficiency in static timing analysis and optimization
Strong understanding of security best practices in hardware design

Responsibilities

Develop RTL designs for SoC integration, ensuring efficient and optimized logic implementation
Participate in defining architecture and microarchitecture features of designated blocks
Conduct thorough quality checks across various aspects of logic design, including RTL validation, timing, and power convergence
Apply advanced strategies, tools, and methods to optimize RTL for power, performance, area, and timing goals
Ensure verification plan and implementation correctly validate design features
Identify and resolve RTL issues to maintain design integrity and compliance with security best practices
Work closely with IP providers to integrate and validate IPs at the SoC level
Ensure smooth IP-SoC handoff through rigorous quality assurance compliance

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

RTL DesignSoC IntegrationLogic DesignIP IntegrationVerificationTiming AnalysisPower OptimizationArea OptimizationSimulation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the SoC Logic Design Engineer position?

The salary range is $181,100 - $289,300 USD, varying based on factors like job location, knowledge, skills, experience, and training. Incentive opportunities are also offered based on individual and company performance.

Is this position remote or does it require working from an office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key qualifications and skills required for this role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, plus minimum 7 years of experience integrating ARM advanced cores and related ARM IP. Required skills include strong expertise in coherent interconnect design, proven SoC integration experience, lead micro-architect experience, knowledge of DFT, physical design, verification methodologies, static timing analysis, and security best practices.

What is the company culture like at Altera?

Altera focuses on accelerating innovators with programmable solutions for AI from cloud to edge, emphasizing innovation since 1983, and aims to become the world’s #1 FPGA company.

What makes a strong candidate for this SoC Logic Design Engineer role?

A strong candidate has at least 7 years integrating ARM cores and IP, expertise in coherent interconnects, experience as an SoC integrator and lead micro-architect, plus knowledge of DFT, verification, timing analysis, and hardware security.

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