FPGA Development Tools Engineer

Job Title

FPGA Development Tools Engineer

Role Summary

The FPGA Development Tools Engineer researches, designs, develops, and optimizes software tools that enable use of FPGAs. The role focuses on compilers, flows, assemblers, runtimes, models, and software frameworks that are tightly coupled to FPGA hardware, IP, and boards.

Work contributes to enabling FPGA acceleration in domains such as deep learning, DSP algorithms, and data analytics.

Experience Level

Mid-level. The posting does not specify a years-of-experience requirement.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and optimize compilers, flows, assemblers, runtimes, firmware, and models closely coupled to FPGA silicon, IP, and boards.
• Create software abstractions and frameworks to accelerate workloads on FPGAs (e.g., deep learning, DSP, data analytics).
• Leverage knowledge of FPGA hardware, logic design, board design, semiconductor devices, and chip layout to inform tool development.
• Respond to customer or client requests and resolve issues as they arise.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and system teams to integrate tools with FPGA platforms.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and conditions:

• Proficient in C++ and Python (working experience required).
• Experience developing tools, compilers, runtimes, or similar software for hardware-accelerated platforms is expected.
• Strong practical knowledge of FPGA hardware, logic design, board-level considerations, semiconductor devices, or chip layout.
• Applicants must be eligible for any required Canada export authorizations.
• Canadian work experience is not required.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with Verilog and TCL.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (minimum qualification listed in the posting).

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.