FPGA Software Engineer, Architecture Modularization

at  Intel

JOB DESCRIPTION

In Q4 2023, Intel announced Altera will be reported as a separate business unit beginning on January 1, 2024, with ongoing support from Intel. This position is associated to that standalone business strategy and is expected to fully transition to a standalone company at some time in the future.
Join our dynamic FPGA Tool Development Team as a pivotal player in revolutionizing the future of FPGA code architecture. In this critical role, you will be at the forefront of innovation, spearheading the transformation of our code base into a modular and efficient machine. Your expertise will guide the evolution of our software, ensuring that it not only meets the industry’s rigorous standards but also pushes the boundaries of what’s possible.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in software development.
• C++ programming in a Linux/Unix environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree or higher is preferred.
• Experience with scripting languages preferable Python or TCL.
• Experience working in a modern large scale modular code base.
• Experience with data structures and algorithms, with a particular focus on graph theory and its application in electronic design automation (EDA) tools.
• Experience in creating long lived APIs, network protocols or file formats.
• Experience with either Altera Quartus, or Xilinx Vivado.
• DB systems and how they are used to store netlists, and other EDA metadata.
• FPGA, or ASIC development design flow and how it contrasts with regular SW development.
• 2+ years of experience with FPGA code base.

• Lead the charge in the conceptualization and implementation of a cutting-edge modular code architecture, setting the stage for a more robust, scalable, and maintainable codebase.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to analyze existing coding frameworks, identifying areas for enhancement and integration of best practices in modularity.
• Design and develop sophisticated APIs that appropriately work with both API users and the existing backend technology.
• Employ an inventive approach to refactor and restructure existing code, ensuring that code is optimized for performance, reusability, and coherence.
• Be prepared to move quickly and take on risk.
• Experience working in a modern large scale modular code base.
• Proficiency in data structures and algorithms, with a particular focus on graph theory and its application in electronic design automation (EDA) tools.
• Experience in creating long lived APIs, network protocols or file formats.