# DSP Specialist FAE (Field Applications Engineer) – West Region at Altera

- Company: Altera
- What the company does: Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://www.altera.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Sacramento, California, United States (Remote)
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-09-11
- Apply by: 2026-10-26
- Apply: https://altera.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Altera/job/Sacramento-California-United-States-Remote/DSP-Specialist-FAE--Field-Applications-Engineer----West-Region_R02668
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/altera-dsp-specialist-fae-field-applications-engineer-west-region/

## About the role

The DSP Specialist Field Applications Engineer (FAE) serves as a critical technical bridge between customers, sales teams, and engineering. This role focuses on driving adoption and successful deployment of DSP-based solutions in Altera FPGAs by providing deep technical expertise, application guidance, and hands-on support throughout the customer design cycle.

## What they're looking for

- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts – including presenting at industry forums
- Customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving ability
- Ability to operate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-impact environment
- $ 159.1K - $ 230.4K USD
- We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations
- 10+ years of FPGA digital design experience (FPGA development tools ex. Quartus, Vivado, etc)