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[/company/altera](/company/altera)[Altera](/company/altera)
# 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.

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