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…
AI Engineer – Cloud Software & AI Platforms - Contract
Design and develop AI-powered applications, agentic workflows, and intelligent search systems using LLMs, RAG, and cloud-native platforms as part of Altera's Quartus AI team.
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…
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.
FPGA IP Software Development Engineer
Job Details: Job Description: Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer to drive the architecture, development, and implementation of our Soft IP solutions. In this role, you will own the…
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.
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.
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.
GL Accounting Manager
Job Details: Job Description: The GL Accounting Manager will oversee general ledger activities for prepaid expenses, accounts payable, accruals, liabilities, and property, plant, and equipment. This role partners…
FPGA Silicon Design Verification Engineer
Design Verification Engineer builds UVM testbenches and runs pre-silicon verification for FPGA DFT logic like scan, MBIST, and JTAG to ensure silicon quality before tape-out.
Physical Design Engineer
Designs and optimizes semiconductor physical layouts for FPGAs, guiding RTL through GDSII with timing, power, and verification signoff.
Physical Design Engineer
Designs and optimizes advanced semiconductor IP and SoCs from RTL to GDSII, focusing on timing closure, power reduction, and physical verification for next-gen FPGAs.
Senior Physical Design Engineer
Senior engineer who implements custom IP and SoC designs from RTL through GDSII, closing timing, optimizing power, and signing off on next-gen FPGA silicon using Synopsys/Cadence EDA tools.
Software Validation Engineer
Job Details: Job Description: Altera is seeking a motivated Software Validation Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge software solutions for programmable logic devices! Responsibilities:…
FPGA Compiler (Placer) Engineer
Develop and optimize FPGA placement algorithms to improve timing, power efficiency, and design quality within Altera’s compiler toolchain.