Altera
Posted 5mo ago

Firmware Development Engineer

Altera
Jerusalem or Tel Aviv
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • Develop firmware
  • Integrate signal-processing algorithms
  • Support PHY bring-up
Requirements
  • 4+ years embedded/firmware development (C/C++)
  • BSc in Electrical or Computer Engineering
  • Strong signal processing and communication systems knowledge
Technical tools mentioned
C/C++VerilogTensilicaRISC-VMulti-protocol PHY development

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description:

Join Altera Israel as an Experienced Firmware Development Engineer

Altera Israel is growing and looking for a talented Firmware Development Engineer to be a part of our team. If you're passionate about embedded development, signal processing, and high‑speed communication, this role is for you.

About the Role

You will develop firmware for a multi‑protocol high‑speed SERDES (up to 256Gbps), working closely with system, analog, and logic design teams on PHY technologies such as Ethernet, PCIe, OIF, JESD, PON and more...

Responsibilities

  • Own the development of firmware governing SERDES DSP and analog blocks, ensuring seamless interface management with higher‑level system layers.

  • Implement and integrate signal‑processing and communication algorithms.

  • Support PHY bring‑up, debugging, and system‑level validation.

  • Collaborate with analog, logic design, and system teams to ensure smooth HW‑FW integration.

Qualifications:

  • B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

  • Strong background in signal processing and communication systems.

  • 4+ years of hands‑on embedded/firmware development (C/C++).

Advantage:

  • Tensilica / RISC‑V experience.
  • Knowledge of Verilog.
  • Experience in multi‑protocol PHY development.

Job Type:

Regular

Shift:

Shift 1 (Israel)

Primary Location:

Jerusalem, Israel

Additional Locations:

TLV

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.

About Altera

Manufacturer of field-programmable gate arrays and programmable logic devices.

Year founded
1983
Employees
3000
Organization type
Private
Latest investment
Raised $4.46B Private Equity (2025) — led by Silver Lake
Headquarters
US