Full-Time

SoC Logic Design Engineer

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Altera Corporation

Altera Corporation

Produces FPGAs and SoCs for diverse markets

Compensation Overview

$181.1k - $289.3k/yr

+ Incentive Opportunities

Senior, Expert

Austin, TX, USA + 1 more

More locations: San Jose, CA, USA

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Category
Hardware Engineering
Computer Hardware Engineering
Requirements
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in integrating ARM advanced cores and related ARM IP
  • Strong expertise in coherent interconnect design and integration
  • Proven experience as an SoC integrator, handling complex SoC-level integration tasks
  • Demonstrated experience as a lead micro-architect in SoC design
  • Knowledge of Design for Test (DFT), physical design, and verification methodologies
  • Proficiency in static timing analysis and optimization
  • Strong understanding of security best practices in hardware design
Responsibilities
  • Develop RTL designs for SoC integration, ensuring efficient and optimized logic implementation
  • Participate in defining architecture and microarchitecture features of designated blocks
  • Conduct thorough quality checks across various aspects of logic design, including RTL validation, timing, and power convergence
  • Apply advanced strategies, tools, and methods to optimize RTL for power, performance, area, and timing goals
  • Ensure verification plan and implementation correctly validate design features
  • Identify and resolve RTL issues to maintain design integrity and compliance with security best practices
  • Work closely with IP providers to integrate and validate IPs at the SoC level
  • Ensure smooth IP-SoC handoff through rigorous quality assurance compliance

Altera produces Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and System-on-Chips (SoCs) that allow customers to configure hardware for specific applications even after manufacturing. This flexibility helps companies in various industries, such as automotive, communications, and aerospace, to optimize performance and reduce time-to-market for their products. Altera generates revenue by selling its semiconductor products and licensing its design software, catering to clients who require adaptable processing solutions for electronic systems. Unlike many competitors, Altera focuses on providing programmable logic devices that can be tailored to meet the unique needs of emerging markets like AI, cloud computing, and edge computing.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$21.2B

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

1983

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The FPGA market is projected to grow from $12.1B in 2024 to $25.8B by 2029.
  • Altera's ASAP program enhances collaboration and innovation with long-term partners like Covnetics.
  • Silver Lake's investment and new leadership aim to strengthen Altera's market position.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Xilinx, acquired by AMD, may pressure Altera's market share.
  • A $1.5B leveraged loan for acquisition could strain finances if revenue growth falters.
  • Global semiconductor shortages could impact Altera's production and delivery timelines.

What makes Altera Corporation unique

  • Altera focuses on FPGAs and SoCs, offering post-manufacturing hardware configuration flexibility.
  • The company targets diverse markets, including automotive, aerospace, AI, and edge computing.
  • Altera's Agilex 3 chips deliver 1.9x higher performance with 38% lower power consumption.

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Company News

Private Equity Wire
Jun 9th, 2025
Silver Lake's Altera Buyout: $1.5bn Loan

Silver Lake's acquisition of a majority stake in Intel's programmable chip subsidiary, Altera, is being financed by a $1.5 billion leveraged loan. This loan is led by a syndicate of banks headed by Barclays, as reported by Bloomberg.

Covnetics
May 9th, 2025
ASAP - Altera Solution Acceleration Partner program

Covnetics is pleased to announce its membership in the newly launched Altera Solution Acceleration Partner (ASAP) program, building on a successful 14-year partnership with Altera.

Innovations
Apr 24th, 2025
Intel Sells Altera Stake for $8.75B

Intel is selling 51% of its Altera division to Silver Lake for $8.75 billion. This strategic move allows Intel to focus on core operations while maintaining a 49% stake in Altera, a leader in FPGA technology. Silver Lake will manage Altera, aiming to enhance its market position. The FPGA market is projected to grow from $12.1 billion in 2024 to $25.8 billion by 2029. This transaction is part of Intel's broader strategy to streamline operations and strengthen its financial position.

Reuters
Apr 14th, 2025
Intel to sell majority stake in Altera for $4.46 billion to fund revival effort

Intel has agreed to sell a 51% stake in its Altera programmable chip business to buyout firm Silver Lake for $4.46 billion, in the first major move by new CEO Lip-Bu Tan to revive the struggling American chipmaker.

Edge AI and Vision Alliance
Apr 14th, 2025
Intel Announces Strategic Investment by Silver Lake in Altera

Raghib Hussain appointed chief executive officer of Altera.