Altera · 22 hours ago
Machine Learning Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $290K/yr
10+ years expAltera is a global leader in programmable logic solutions, delivering high performance FPGA technology that powers next generation cloud, networking, and edge applications. They are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to drive the development, optimization, and deployment of Altera FPGA Compiler, focusing on enhancing performance and efficiency through machine learning technologies.
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Responsibilities
Develop, optimize, and deploy advanced machine learning technologies to enhance FPGA compiler performance, focusing on timing closure, resource utilization, and power efficiency
Evaluate and integrate emerging ML models (e.g., graph neural networks, reinforcement learning) and frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) for compiler optimization tasks like placement, routing, and logic synthesis
Build robust tools, scripts, and CI/CD workflows to automate model conversion, quantization, pruning, and deployment within the FPGA design flow, ensuring compatibility with EDA tools like Quartus
Collaborate with customers, FPGA architects, and internal engineering teams to gather ML requirements, define success metrics, and deliver tailored, production-ready solutions
Design and execute comprehensive benchmarks to measure ML-optimized compiler performance across diverse FPGA families (e.g., Agilex, Stratix), analyzing metrics such as compile time, QoR, and scalability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in machine learning development, model optimization or ML systems engineering
Experience with C++ and Python in production or research environments
Preferred
Experience with Agile methodologies, GitHub Copilot or similar AI coding assistants, and high-performance computing environments
Familiarity with edge AI inference on FPGAs and neuro-symbolic AI techniques
Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and presenting results at conferences like DAC or FPGA World
Company
Altera
Altera provides programmable logic devices and design software for various applications. It is a sub-organization of Intel.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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unknown2025-04-14Acquired
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Leadership Team
Raghib Hussain
Chief Executive Officer
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