FPGA IP Software Development Engineer

Job Title

FPGA IP Software Development Engineer

Role Summary

The engineer will implement and validate FPGA IP and subsystems using RTL, simulations, and FPGA development flows. Work is part of a wireless design team focused on IP implementation, verification handoff, and delivering production-ready logic.

Primary activities include RTL coding, functional simulation, integration with verification and backend teams, and analyzing design issues to propose solutions.

Experience Level

Mid-level. No explicit years-of-experience requirement is stated; the role is suitable for early to mid-career engineers with practical RTL/FPGA experience or related internships/projects.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include RTL development, simulation, and supporting the FPGA development flow.

• Perform RTL design, coding, and simulation to develop IPs and subsystems.
• Follow and apply FPGA development flow and integration processes.
• Develop and run testbenches and functional simulations to validate designs.
• Analyze design issues, debug RTL problems, and produce practical solutions.
• Collaborate with verification, backend, and system teams to integrate IP.
• Document design decisions and technical status clearly.

Requirements

Technical and interpersonal skills required or preferred for the role.

• Must-have: Basic experience with Verilog or VHDL and digital design fundamentals (combinational/sequential logic, FSMs, pipelines).
• Must-have: Exposure to testbenches and functional simulation (ModelSim, VCS, Xcelium) and basic SystemVerilog assertions/testbench concepts.
• Must-have: Familiarity with AMBA protocols (AXI, AHB, APB) and awareness of memory subsystems, clock domains, and reset strategies.
• Must-have: Practical experience from internships or academic projects in RTL design, FPGA prototyping, or digital system design.
• Preferred: Awareness of UVM; knowledge of synthesis flow and timing analysis (Design Compiler, Genus, Vivado); understanding of setup/hold timing and STA.
• Preferred: Exposure to industry interfaces/standards such as PCIe, USB, DDR, or MIPI and hands-on experience with Xilinx or Intel FPGA toolchains.
• Strong problem-solving, clear technical communication, and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Relevant coursework or projects in VLSI, Digital Design, and Computer Architecture are expected.

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.