Altera

Graduate Engineer – FPGA HPS USB Post-Silicon Validation

Altera  •  Pulau Pinang, MY (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Join our Silicon Validation team and gain hands-on experience validating HPS USB subsystems in next-generation FPGA SoC devices. You will work alongside experienced engineers to bring up new silicon, execute validation tests, debug issues, and develop automation solutions to ensure product quality and reliability.

This role is ideal for a fresh graduate who is interested in computer architecture, embedded systems, hardware validation, and debugging real silicon in a laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support execution of HPS USB validation test plans for USB Host, Device, and OTG functionality.
  • Perform silicon bring-up activities and basic hardware debugging on development platforms.
  • Execute manual and automated test cases to validate USB functionality, performance, and interoperability.
  • Collect, analyze, and document test results and debug findings.
  • Assist in reproducing, isolating, and tracking hardware and software issues found during validation.
  • Develop and enhance test automation using Python, TCL or similar scripting languages.
  • Work with USB protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other lab equipment to investigate system behavior.
  • Support validation of HPS boot flows, peripheral connectivity, and hardware-software interactions.
  • Collaborate with firmware, design, software, and platform teams to resolve technical issues.
  • Maintain validation documentation, test procedures, and regression reports.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of validation methodologies and automation infrastructure.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Strong academic foundations in digital design, computer architecture, embedded systems, or electronics.
  • Basic programming knowledge in Python, C/C++, TCL, or scripting languages.
  • Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line environments.
  • Good debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Willingness to learn new technologies and work in a hands-on lab environment.

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.

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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.

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Year Founded
1983
Website
altera.com
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