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$92K - 133K a year
The Embedded Software Engineer will work on Proof of Concept (PoC) design and development for government-facing systems using Altera's high-performance FPGAs. Responsibilities include technical R&D, customer communication on system requirements, and proposing innovative technical solutions.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field along with several years of experience in embedded software development. Required skills include proficiency in C/C++, strong Linux background, and experience with microcontroller programming and debugging.
Job Details: Job Description: Become a member of the largest pure play FPGA company in the world, Altera! Altera is seeking highly qualified candidates to join our Aerospace Defense and Government division within our larger Programmable Solution Group as an embedded software engineer. Altera’s newly formed Aerospace Defense and Government division is searching for an Embedded Software Engineer to work on Proof of Concept (PoC) design and development to advance novel and exciting solutions to government facing systems leveraging Altera's latest high-performance FPGAs. This role will include technical RnD in a collaborative small team environment, communicating with customers on system requirements, supporting integration into customers systems, and proposing innovative technical solutions. This position may involve work on US Government Contracts and/or proposals for US Government Contracts that limit candidates to be US Citizens only. Candidates will be required to provide proof of US Citizenship to comply with US government requirements. Any offer by Altera for this position is conditioned upon satisfying any government requirements regarding proof of citizenship. Salary Range The pay range below is for the broader United States market. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance. $91,800 - $132,900 USD We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Qualifications: A candidate must possess the minimum education requirements and minimum required qualifications to be considered for this position. Additional preferred qualifications to the minimum requirements will also be considered when identifying top candidates. Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of work experience or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of work experience Minimum Required Qualifications: Experience inclusive of the following: Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming languages. Knowledge of networking protocols and socket programming. Strong Linux background, including device trees and drivers. Hands-on experience with microcontroller programming and debugging. Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, and GPIO. Proficiency in using debugging tools like GDB, JTAG, and logic analyzers. Experience with cross-compilation and toolchains for embedded systems. Understanding of memory management and performance optimization in embedded systems. Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS). Proficiency with Yocto or similar build systems for embedded Linux. Additional Preferred Qualifications: Board-level hardware design AI experience working with CNNs and inference Embedded software (C, C++, Linux) Python Optional Skills Digital Signal Processing. Experience with RF communications, RADAR/EW, and/or RF transceiver signal processing chains Experience with physical, data link layer implementations Experience with hardware bring-up and firmware/IP integration and testing Hands-on experience with peripherals such as JESD and USB Experience with: MATLAB Ability to read and understand hardware schematics and datasheets. Job Type: Regular Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: New Jersey, United States (Remote) Additional Locations: Massachusetts, United States (Remote) 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 Altera: Accelerating Innovators Altera provides leadership programmable solutions that are easy-to-use and deploy in applications from cloud to edge, offering limitless AI possibilities. Our end-to-end broad portfolio of products including FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, System on Modules, SmartNICs and IPUs provide the flexibility to accelerate innovation. Altera is helping to shape the future through pioneering innovation that unlocks extraordinary possibilities for everyone on the planet. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Click "Get Started" below to drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit.
This job posting was last updated on 12/10/2025