Transceiver Applications Engineer at Altera

Penang, Malaysia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductors, ElectronicsIndustries

Requirements

  • BSEE/MSEE or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in digital design
  • Experience in high-speed serial interfacing technology such as PCI Express or Video applications signal integrity board design
  • Experience in VHDL/Verilog, design verification, timing closure, simulation and hardware debug
  • Experience in JESD, Video, PCI Express protocols design (strong added advantage)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive issues to closure
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert guidance to customers and field teams in implementing and optimizing FPGA designs, with strong emphasis on high-speed serial interfaces such as PCIe, JESD, and Video SerDes
  • Lead the definition and execution of resolution strategies for customer issues; provide timely and effective communication across internal teams and with customers to drive issue closure and maintain high satisfaction
  • Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, reference designs, and application notes that enhance customer experience and accelerate adoption of high-speed serial technologies (NRZ, PAM4)
  • Work closely with engineering teams and marketing team to align customer needs with product capabilities and feature roadmap
  • Contribute to the evolution of tools, methodologies, and best practices that improve design usability and performance in high-speed serial applications

Skills

FPGA
PCIe
SerDes
JESD
VHDL
Verilog
Signal Integrity
Timing Closure
Simulation
Hardware Debug
NRZ
PAM4

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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