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
FPGA Silicon Design Engineer
Job Details: Job Description: Develops the logic design, register transfer level (RTL) coding, and simulation for FPGAs to generate cell libraries, functional units, IP blocks, and subsystems for integration in full…
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…
Field Applications Engineer (FAE)
Job Details: Job Description: Altera is seeking a highly skilled Field Applications Engineer (FAE) to support customers adopting our industry‑leading FPGA, SoC, and embedded solutions. In this role, you will partner…
Senior FPGA Design Engineer
Designs and implements FPGA-based prototypes for ASIC validation using Verilog, high-speed interfaces, and Quartus Prime Pro, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize timing and debug hardware.
Design Verification Engineer
Designs and validates FPGA acceleration frameworks using SystemVerilog/UVM to verify embedded, data center, and communication IP blocks.
Wireline Marketing Manager (Routing/Switching, Security)
Leads marketing and technical positioning for FPGA-based networking and security solutions, creating content and strategies to support sales and market growth in routing, switching, and security platforms.
Physical Design Implementation and STA Lead
Leads physical design implementation and static timing analysis for next-generation FPGA SoCs, driving floorplanning through tapeout while ensuring timing, power, and area goals are met using tools like Synopsys PrimeTime.
FPGA Silicon Design Verification Engineer
Job Details: Job Description: Performs functional logic verification of an FPGA to ensure design will meet specification requirements. Develops FPGA verification plans, test benches, and the verification environment to…
SatCom, ISR & Space Payload Architect
Job Details: Job Description: Altera is seeking a SatCom, ISR, and Space Payload Architect to lead technical engagements and solution development for next-generation space and defense platforms. This role will focus on…
Sales Applications Engineer
Job Details: Job Description: The Sales Applications Engineer at Altera Semiconductor Technology Japan GK will be a key technical resource supporting sales activities for Altera's programmable logic devices (FPGAs,…
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…
Analog Circuit Design Engineer
Job Details: Job Description: Overview We are seeking a talented and motivated Analog Circuit Design Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design, develop, and build analog circuits in advanced process…
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…