Altera

FPGA Configuration Architect

Altera

Penang 15, Penang, MalaysiaFull timePosted Aug 2, 2026

Job description

Job Details: Job Description: Role Overview As an FPGA Configuration Architect (Grade 8), you will contribute to the design, development, and validation of FPGA configuration architecture and subsystems. You will work closely with senior architects and cross-functional teams to implement configuration features, debug system issues, and ensure robust FPGA configuration across product lifecycles.

This role is hands-on technical with opportunities to grow into domain ownership.

Key Responsibilities

Configuration Architecture Development Contribute to configuration subsystem architecture definition Support configuration schemes such as JTAG, SPI, CvP Support architecture documentation (HAS, micro-architecture specs) Design & Implementation Develop configuration-related RTL / firmware / interfaces Implement control logic and data paths Ensure design meets performance and reliability targets Debug, Validation & Bring-up Support silicon bring-up and debug Investigate configuration failures and bitstream issues Work with validation teams for root cause analysis Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with architecture, software, firmware, and validation teams Participate in design reviews Performance & Quality Improvement Optimize configuration time and robustness Documentation & Engineering Excellence Maintain design specs, test plans, and debug documentation Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical / Computer Engineering or related field Deep understanding of hardware design, with at least 10 years of experience in design and architecture.

Strong understanding of FPGA design, with at least 7 years of experience in configuration architecture and design. 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.