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Custom Circuit Design Engineer

Altera

On-site
Penang, Malaysia
Full-time
Senior
10+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 3d ago

Real job — pulled straight from Altera’s careers page · Verified August 23, 2026 · No reposts.

Job description

Altera is hiring a Custom Circuit Design Engineer — a full-time, based in Penang, Malaysia role. Apply directly on Altera's careers page below.

Custom Circuit Design Engineer

Location: Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Details:

Job Description:

Designs and develops FPGA circuits and IPs including FPGA core fabric logic, interconnect routing, clocking, configuration, configurable memory blocks, and network on chip.

Micro-architects and performs circuit and logic design, schematic entry, simulation, reliability verification, and verifies functionality to optimize FPGA circuits for power, performance, area, timing, and yield goals.

Develops models and collaterals for FPGA circuits and IPs to integrate into FPGA hardware and software deliverables including circuit integration specifications, behavioral models, electrical rule checkers, design intent, and timing and power models.

Works with microarchitecture, SoC/full chip, IP fabrics and interconnects, RTL design, and verification teams to develop new capabilities around FPGA solutions, design improved programmable logic designs, and deliver faster integration of FPGAs into larger systems.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering or a related field, with more than 10 years of FPGA circuit design experience.

Strong communication and documentation skills are required.

The candidate should be comfortable working in a dynamic environment that requires a broad range of technical expertise, including logic design, memory design, custom circuit design, SPICE and RV simulations, sign-off reviews, and oversight of physical design activities.

A solid understanding of hardware VLSI design and advanced process technologies is essential. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Perl, CSH, and TCL is required, and AI-related skills are a plus.

Job Type:

Regular

Shift:

Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location:

Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia

Additional Locations:

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Custom Circuit Design Engineer at Altera?

The required skills for Custom Circuit Design Engineer at Altera include: FPGA, Python, Perl.

What is the seniority level for Custom Circuit Design Engineer at Altera?

Custom Circuit Design Engineer at Altera is a Senior level position.

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