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About the role
Altera is seeking a Silicon Domain Architect to support the definition and development of next-generation FPGA silicon architecture. This role will contribute to the architecture and technology direction of silicon domain subsystems, with a focus on security technologies, Root of Trust (RoT), FPGA configuration capabilities, and hardware/software integration.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- Development of semiconductor architecture, silicon design, SoC architecture, FPGA architecture, or related hardware engineering disciplines
- Defining or contributing to hardware architectures, microarchitectures, or semiconductor subsystems
- Hardware security technologies, including secure boot, RoT concepts, cryptographic foundations, trusted computing technologies, or security-focused silicon features
- Translating system requirements into hardware architecture specifications, technical requirements, or design documentation
- Collaborating with hardware, firmware, software, validation, or product engineering teams to support semiconductor product development
More about this role
At Altera™, our independence as the world’s largest pure ‑ play FPGA solutions provider gives us the focus, speed, and agility to innovate without compromise. With more than four decades of industry ‑ leading FPGA expertise, our singular mission is to deliver the programmable technologies that help customers differentiate, innovate, and scale across rapidly evolving markets like AI, cloud, networking, and edge. As an independent company, we move faster, invest deeper, and partner more closely—empowering our teams to drive breakthrough innovation and shape the future of the FPGA industry.
Altera is seeking a Silicon Domain Architect to support the definition and development of next-generation FPGA silicon architecture. This role will contribute to the architecture and technology direction of silicon domain subsystems, with a focus on security technologies, Root of Trust (RoT), FPGA configuration capabilities, and hardware/software integration.
The ideal candidate will have experience in semiconductor architecture, silicon design, and hardware security concepts, with the ability to translate system requirements into architectural specifications and collaborate with cross-functional...
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