Graduate Engineer - FPGA HPS USB Post-Silicon Validation

Job Title

Graduate Engineer - FPGA HPS USB Post-Silicon Validation

Role Summary

Join the Silicon Validation team to validate HPS USB subsystems on FPGA SoC devices. Work with experienced engineers to bring up new silicon, execute validation tests, debug issues, and develop automation to ensure product quality and reliability.

Hands-on laboratory work focused on USB Host, Device, and OTG functionality, interoperability, and hardware–software interactions.

Experience Level

Entry-level — suitable for recent graduates; no specific years of professional experience required.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include silicon bring-up, executing validation plans, debugging, and developing test automation.

• Execute HPS USB validation test plans for Host, Device, and OTG functionality.
• Perform silicon bring-up and basic hardware debugging on development platforms.
• Run manual and automated test cases to validate functionality, performance, and interoperability.
• Collect, analyze, and document test results and debug findings.
• Reproduce, isolate, and track hardware and software issues during validation.
• Develop and enhance test automation using Python, TCL, or similar scripting languages.
• Use USB protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, and lab equipment to investigate system behavior.
• Support validation of HPS boot flows, peripheral connectivity, and hardware-software interactions.
• Collaborate with firmware, design, software, and platform teams to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain validation documentation, test procedures, and regression reports; contribute to process improvements.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and workplace abilities for the role.

• Basic programming skills in Python, C/C++, TCL, or other scripting languages.
• Familiarity with Linux command-line environments.
• Practical debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfort working hands-on in a laboratory with hardware and test equipment.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and follow established validation procedures.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with USB protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, or similar lab instruments.
• Prior exposure to silicon bring-up, hardware validation, or test automation frameworks.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical 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.