Altera Corporation
Manufacturer of field-programmable gate arrays and programmable logic devices.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1983
- Employees
- 3,000
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Private
- Funding
- Private Equity · $4.5B · 2025
About
Altera is a leading provider of programmable solutions, empowering innovators across a range of industries from cloud computing to edge devices. The company specializes in Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs), and associated technologies like System on Modules (SOMs) and SmartNICs, offering adaptable hardware for accelerating demanding applications. Altera’s products and intellectual property enable customers to achieve high performance in areas such as AI, machine learning, high-performance computing, and embedded systems. They provide the flexibility and customizable logic needed to optimize data processing, reduce latency, and unlock new possibilities in generative AI and the Internet of Things.
Open positions
Transceivers & Protocol IP Application Engineer
Job Details: Job Description: Altera is seeking a technically strong Transceivers & Protocol IP Application Engineer to be based in San Jose California Altera Office to help customers and partners successfully adopt…
Software Product Manager
The Embedded Product Marketing Manager will define and drive the outward-facing narrative for Altera's embedded solutions, including FPGA, SoC, and RISC-V technologies. The role involves creating technical content, sales enablement tools, and market strategies to position Altera's embedded platforms for architects and developers.
IP Firmware Design Engineer
Design and verify firmware for calibrating high-speed DDR/LPDDR memory interfaces on FPGAs, integrating with Quartus Prime and collaborating across hardware/software teams.
FPGA System Design Engineer
Design and optimize FPGA-based signal processing and embedded computing solutions for defense and aerospace, using RTL, DSP Builder, and embedded processors.
FPGA Compiler (Placer) Engineer
Develop and optimize FPGA placement algorithms to improve timing, power efficiency, and design quality within Altera’s compiler toolchain.
AI Engineer – Technical Leader (Agentic AI & FPGA Systems)
Lead the design and deployment of agentic AI systems optimized for FPGA/ASIC platforms, integrating LLMs, RAG, and hardware-aware AI model optimization.
FPGA Development Tools Engineer
Develops and maintains compiler tools that translate high-level code into optimized FPGA hardware designs, focusing on performance and resource efficiency for AI and embedded systems.
Principal NoC IP Micro-Architect
Job Details: Job Description: About Altera At Altera™, our independence as the world’s largest pure ‑ play FPGA solutions provider gives us the focus, speed, and agility to innovate without compromise. With more than…
FPGA Compiler (Placer) Engineer
Job Details: Job Description: About Altera At Altera™, our independence as the world’s largest pure ‑ play FPGA solutions provider gives us the focus, speed, and agility to innovate without compromise. With more than…
Principal NoC IP Micro-Architect
Job Details: Job Description: Develops the logic design, register transfer level (RTL) coding, and simulation for Network on Chip IPs and potentially other FPGA IPs & subsystem for integration in full chip designs.…
Ethernet IP Design Application Engineer
Job Details: Job Description: Altera is focused on delivering high-quality, timely, and differentiated FPGA solutions to customers. To support this mission, we are seeking an experienced Ethernet IP Design Application…
FPGA Development Tools Engineer
Job Details: Job Description: Altera develops world-class Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology which comprises both the FPGA hardware itself and the associated software components, including tools for…
CPU Design Verification Engineer
Job Details: Job Description: As a CPU Design Verification Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the functional correctness and performance of Altera's RISC-V processor family. Working alongside world-class…
CAD Support - Student
Job Details: Job Description: AMS PDE (Server/IP Design Team) is looking for a CAD/DA student to join our team, developing the industry's best high-speed communication devices! Take part in our design innovation chips,…
Firmware Development Engineer
Job Details: Job Description: Join Altera Israel as an Experienced Firmware Development Engineer Altera Israel is growing and looking for a talented Firmware Development Engineer to be a part of our team. If you're…