Firmware Developer at Altera

Compensation

$133 – $193/hr

Location: San Jose, California
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Sep 14, 2026

Description

Altera is hiring a Firmware Engineer in San Jose, California, to research, design, develop, and optimize firmware for FPGA configuration and security features. The role involves writing C and C++ code, unit and system testing, FPGA and emulator validation, and collaboration with hardware and validation engineers on complex system-level debugging. Candidates need a BS or MS degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field and at least five years of C/C++ programming experience; the stated salary range is $133.2 to $192.8 USD for the Bay Area, California.

Required Skills

C/C++
Assembly
Debugging
RTOS
Device drivers
CPU architecture
Security
Functional safety

Additional Information

Minimum Education: BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering Science, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field
Required Previous Experiences: 5+ years of C/C++ programming experience
Preferred Qualifications: Strong proficiency in C/C++, assembly, and debugging tools
Strong system-level debugging skills
Extensive experience with RTOS and device driver development
Understanding of CPU architecture
Understanding of production security and cryptography
Experience with functional safety and FuSA compliance
Translation Company Name: 191 Altera Corporation