System and Architecture Engineer

Job Title

System and Architecture Engineer

Role Summary

Define and develop next-generation high-speed SerDes and PHY systems for FPGA/ASIC products. Work with analog, digital, firmware, and product teams to model architectures, set component requirements, and optimize trade-offs for power, area, and performance.

Role is based in Haifa, Israel (primary location) and contributes to system-level architecture, algorithm development, simulation, and post-silicon validation.

Experience Level

Senior — typically 8+ years of relevant experience in FPGA/ASIC architecture, design, and development.

Responsibilities

Accountabilities for this role include system architecture, modeling, algorithm work, and cross-team coordination:

• Define and document system and component requirements for analog, digital, and firmware teams.
• Model and optimize system architectures to meet specifications while balancing power, die size, and performance.
• Research, develop, tune, and validate DSP algorithms and system flows.
• Run simulations and analyze system performance metrics to identify improvements.
• Support post-silicon validation and debugging; translate silicon findings into design updates.
• Identify design risks, propose mitigation strategies, and report system status and issues to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with product management and development teams to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance targets are met.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• 8+ years experience in FPGA/ASIC architecture, design, and development.
• Proven expertise in SerDes and PHY design for high-speed serial links.
• Hands-on experience with system modeling tools such as MATLAB and Simulink.
• Experience developing and validating DSP algorithms and tuning flows for serial links.
• Strong understanding of communication standards (examples: Ethernet, OIF, PCIe).
• Experience optimizing serial link chip implementations for power, performance, and area.
• Post-silicon validation and debugging experience.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with analog design, RTL, and firmware development.
• Experience with advanced signaling and protocol compliance testing.

Education Requirements

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering 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.