Altera

FPGA and SoC provider with software

Firmware Development Engineer

Embedded EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering is required.
Strong background in signal processing and communication systems is required.
At least four years of hands-on embedded or firmware development experience using C or C++ is required.

Responsibilities

Develop firmware for multi-protocol high-speed SERDES, up to 256 Gbps.
Own development of firmware governing SERDES digital signal processing and analog blocks, ensuring seamless interface management with higher-level system layers.
Implement and integrate signal-processing and communication algorithms.
Support PHY bring-up, debugging, and system-level validation.
Collaborate with analog, logic design, and system teams to ensure smooth hardware-firmware integration.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Tensilica or RISC-V.
Knowledge of Verilog.
Experience in multi-protocol PHY development.

Job Details:

Job Description:

Join Altera Israel as an Experienced Firmware Development Engineer

Altera Israel is growing and looking for a talented Firmware Development Engineer to be a part of our team. If you're passionate about embedded development, signal processing, and high‑speed communication, this role is for you.

About the Role

You will develop firmware for a multi‑protocol high‑speed SERDES (up to 256Gbps), working closely with system, analog, and logic design teams on PHY technologies such as Ethernet, PCIe, OIF, JESD, PON and more...

Responsibilities

Own the development of firmware governing SERDES DSP and analog blocks, ensuring seamless interface management with higher‑level system layers.
Implement and integrate signal‑processing and communication algorithms.
Support PHY bring‑up, debugging, and system‑level validation.
Collaborate with analog, logic design, and system teams to ensure smooth HW‑FW integration.

Qualifications:

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
Strong background in signal processing and communication systems.
4+ years of hands‑on embedded/firmware development (C/C++).

Advantage:

Tensilica / RISC‑V experience.
Knowledge of Verilog.
Experience in multi‑protocol PHY development.

Job Type:

Regular

Shift:

Shift 1 (Israel)

Primary Location:

Jerusalem, Israel

Additional Locations:

TLV

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

About the Company

Altera

FPGA and SoC provider with software

Altera designs and manufactures FPGAs and SoCs, along with software tools for hardware design and deployment. Customers can configure these programmable chips after fabrication to fit specific applications, helping them reach market faster and optimize performance. The company differentiates itself by offering a broad configurable silicon platform and a dedicated design software suite as an independent provider after its separation from Intel. Its goal is to deliver high-performance, adaptable processing solutions for industries like automotive, aerospace, communications, AI, cloud, and edge computing.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: San Jose, CA
Founded: 1983

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