FPGA Development Tools Validation Technical Lead

Job Title

FPGA Development Tools Validation Technical Lead

Role Summary

Lead a validation team responsible for ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of FPGA development tools across synthesis, place-and-route, timing analysis, and simulation flows. Drive validation strategy, test automation, and cross-functional collaboration with software development, architecture, and product teams.

Experience Level

Senior-level. The role requires substantial hands-on FPGA validation experience (see Requirements) and prior technical leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

Own validation planning and execution for FPGA development tools and lead a team of validation engineers.

• Lead and mentor validation engineers; provide technical guidance and career development.
• Define and implement validation strategies, test plans, and methodologies for tool flows (RTL to bitstream).
• Design, develop, and maintain test environments, test benches, and automation frameworks.
• Integrate validation into CI/CD pipelines and maintain automated regression suites.
• Collaborate with software, architecture, and product teams to map requirements to test coverage.
• Analyze and debug complex issues, produce reports, and recommend remediation to development teams.
• Report validation status, risks, and progress to stakeholders and management.

Requirements

Key technical and leadership requirements. Items labeled "(Nice-to-have)" are preferred but not mandatory.

• 8+ years experience in FPGA development, verification, or validation with emphasis on software tools.
• 3+ years in a technical lead or team lead capacity, managing engineering delivery.
• Deep knowledge of FPGA architectures, design flows, and validation methodologies.
• Proven experience using major vendor development tools (Altera/Intel, Xilinx/AMD).
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Perl, Tcl) and experience building automation frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated regression systems.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with hardware description languages and simulation tools (Verilog/VHDL) (Nice-to-have).

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

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.