Posted Apr 27, 2026
Job Details: Job Description: As a RTL Design Hardware Engineer within the Software Performance and Integration group, you are expected to work on the RTL underpinning Altera's System-on-Chip integration tool, Platform Designer, FPGA Debug Environment Tools such as SignalTap and System Console. The goal of this team is to implement powerful embedded hardware systems using a straightforward flow from design creation through debugging and performance optimization. The team is responsible for development of RTL for various soft IPs, including an on-chip Memory Mapped Interconnect ( AXI/APB/AHB/Avalon) , streaming protocols IPs ( AXI / Avalon ), debug IP such as signaltap, ISSP, ISMCE, bridge and adapter IPs and supporting a full stack of tools which assemble these IPs in interesting and dynamic ways. As a Hardware Engineer in this position, you will need to be excellent at digital design with expertise in VHDL/Verilog/System Verilog with responsibilities as listed (but not limited to) below: Lead a team of dedicated RTL design Engineers to build soft IPs for Altera FPGAs Coming up with newer versions of on-chip transfer protocols aimed for high speed for our latest FPGA's using hyperflex architectures Developing new Interconnect topologies to maximize data transfer throughput over long distances Extending support for industry standard Memory Mapped and Streaming protocols Developing robust IP and networks which customers use in mission critical debug environments Work with RTL Design Verification team to review and supervise the verification of the IPs developed The RTL design engineer will have a direct influence on our customers and the adoption of our products, with tasks including the following: Work closely with developers across software, IP and embedded engineering to ensure we develop design flows that meet our customers' needs Guide IP release content, and serve as a liaison with the support, field, marketing, and product planning organizations Research, define, and validate key customer use cases Create reference RTL designs and regressions tests Use Altera FPGA design tools like our customers to identify usability and productivity problems or missing features Qualifications: Qualifications: BS/MS/PhD degree in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering or equivalent and 10+ years of relevant industry experience Strong understanding and knowledge of digital design/Timing Closure concepts/Fundamentals of Verification/Hardware Debug Strong experience in Verilog and System Verilog Understanding of Computer Architecture/ARM Based Bus Protocols Understanding of other communication protocols will be plus Knowledge of Quartus or Vivado tool flow is a plus Tcl, Perl, and/or Python scripting skills Dedication to customer experience and usability Strong written and oral communication skills Ability to influence across organization boundaries Job Type: Regular Shift: Shift 1 (India) Primary Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Additional Locations: Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. About Altera Altera: Accelerating Innovators Altera provides leadership programmable solutions that are easy-to-use and deploy in applications from cloud to edge, offering limitless AI possibilities. Our end-to-end broad portfolio of products including FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, System on Modules, SmartNICs and IPUs provide the flexibility to accelerate innovation. Altera is helping to shape the future through pioneering innovation that unlocks extraordinary possibilities for everyone on the planet. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Click "Get Started" below to drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit.
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