# Firmware Developer at Altera

- Company: Altera
- What the company does: Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://www.altera.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Jose, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-14
- Apply by: 2026-10-29
- Apply: https://altera.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Altera/job/San-Jose-California-United-States/Firmware-Developer_R02951
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/altera-firmware-developer/

## About the role

As a firmware engineer, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Review the product and hardware specifications, and write the firmware design specifications.

## What they're looking for

- BS degree or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent and:
- 5+ years C/C++ programming experience
- Strong proficiency in C/C++, assembly, and debugging tools
- Strong system-level debug skills
- Good understanding and extensive experience with RTOS, device driver development
- Good understanding of CPU architecture