FPGA Development Tools Engineer

Role Summary

The FPGA Development Tools Engineer will be responsible for developing firmware for Altera's FPGA products. This role involves creating low-level firmware modules for various hardware peripherals, testing them on different platforms, and collaborating with global teams to meet project deadlines while maintaining high quality standards.

Experience Level

Mid-level: Minimum of 4-8 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include:

• Develop low-level firmware modules for hardware peripherals.
• Test firmware on simulation, emulation, and hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with global teams on technical matters.
• Ensure schedule commitments are met with high quality standards.
• Debug firmware and hardware issues.

Requirements

The following qualifications are required:

• Expert-level development experience in C/C++ (preferably C++).
• Deep understanding of device drivers and bare metal programming for various peripherals (e.g., DMA, I2C, UART).
• Strong knowledge of bus architectures and processor architectures (Arm/SiFive E61 Core).
• Experience with real-time operating systems (Zephyr/FreeRTOS).
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in firmware development on FPGAs is a plus.
• Familiarity with Quantum Leaps Real-Time Framework is advantageous.
• Knowledge of transceiver protocols (e.g., PCIe/Ethernet) is beneficial.

Education Requirements

B.E/B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering.

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.