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FPGA Silicon Validation Engineer

Altera

On-site
Penang, Malaysia
Full-time
Senior
5+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 1w ago

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Job description

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

FPGA Silicon Validation Engineer

Location: Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Details:

Job Description:

  • Defines and develops FPGA designs that mimics customer use model and enables FPGA silicon validation, IP, SW, tools, and integration.
  • Defines and delivers continuous improvement of silicon validation environment and methodologies.
  • Develops lab-based test environments and synthetic test content to characterize and test functionality, performance, and power and subsequently qualifies them for product release.
  • Applies various hardware and software level tools and techniques to ensure functional coverage and that performance and power goals are met.
  • Applies latest FPGA design flows, processes, and tools knowledge to improve quality and schedule. Implements digital logic functions in FPGA prototypes and validates the trade-off between architecture and design alternatives.
  • Debugs and resolves silicon bring up issues, documents the solutions, troubleshoots, and debugs silicon from prototype to production.
  • Collaborates with architecture, design, software, firmware, and tools teams to define validation strategy, develop test plans, and drive execution.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s / master’s degree in electrical & Electronics Engineering (BSEEE) or related field.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in post-silicon validation methodology, test planning, test development and debug
  • Solid understanding of FPGA validation methodologies with handson experience in system validation and debug
  • Knowledge of FPGA architecture (advantage)
  • Experience or familiarity with programming languages such as Python and Verilog (plus).
  • Experience in handling various high-speed test and measurement equipment such as V93K tester, high bandwidth real time/sampling oscilloscope, high frequency pulse/signal, power supply (advantage)

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 FPGA Silicon Validation Engineer at Altera?

The required skills for FPGA Silicon Validation Engineer at Altera include: FPGA, Verilog, Python, Electrical Engineering.

What is the seniority level for FPGA Silicon Validation Engineer at Altera?

FPGA Silicon Validation Engineer at Altera is a Senior level position.

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