BootROM & Firmware Developer

Job Title

BootROM & Firmware Developer

Role Summary

Develop and validate BootROM and low-level firmware that implement FPGA configuration and device security features. Work within the US BootROM & Firmware team to design, implement, and test firmware across emulator and silicon platforms and collaborate with hardware and validation engineers to resolve system-level issues.

Experience Level

Mid-level — typically requires 5+ years of relevant firmware/C or C++ development experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Review hardware and product specifications and produce firmware design specifications.
• Implement configuration and security firmware features using C and C++.
• Develop unit and system tests to verify firmware functionality.
• Validate firmware flows on emulators and FPGA silicon.
• Collaborate with hardware and validation engineers to co-debug complex system-level issues.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred technical requirements:

• Must-have: 5+ years of C/C++ programming experience and practical firmware development for system-level features.
• Must-have: Experience writing unit and system tests and validating on emulator or hardware platforms.
• Must-have: Ability to collaborate with hardware and validation teams for joint debugging.
• Must-have: Eligibility for any required U.S. export authorizations.
• Nice-to-have: Proficiency with assembly and debugging tools.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with RTOS and device driver development.
• Nice-to-have: Understanding of CPU architecture, production security, cryptography, and functional safety (FuSA) practices.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

About the Company

Company: Altera

Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Altera provides leadership programmable solutions for applications ranging from cloud to edge, unveiling limitless AI possibilities. Their extensive product portfolio includes FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, and System on Modules aimed at accelerating innovation in various fields.