External Memory Interfaces Application Engineer, High Wycombe
Client: Intel
Location: High Wycombe, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 609505e05593
Job Views: 22
Posted: 22.06.2025
Expiry Date: 06.08.2025
Job Description
In Q4 2023, Intel announced Altera will be reported as a separate business unit beginning on January 1, 2024, with ongoing support from Intel. This position aligns with that standalone business strategy and is expected to fully transition to a standalone company in the future.
Altera delivers cutting-edge custom logic solutions across various markets. To support our customers in developing innovative solutions, we are expanding our European Applications Engineering team with a motivated External Memory Interfaces Applications Engineer.
As an EMIF IP applications engineer, you will serve as a technical expert for memory protocols, providing customer solutions and debugging support to help European customers meet market demands. We value technical excellence, customer focus, integrity, and teamwork.
Your responsibilities include:
* Collaborating with field engineering and customer design teams to assist in designing, implementing, and verifying External Memory Interfaces in high-performance FPGAs using Intel and third-party software like Quartus, ModelSim, Questasim, etc.
* Performing design evaluations and recommending strategies for optimization.
* Developing technical collateral such as reference designs and presentations.
* Evaluating new software/IP and providing feedback for improvements.
* Anticipating future customer needs and contributing to product planning.
* Developing designs for next-generation memory IPs, including DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4, LPDDR5, QDR-IV, and HBM2.
* Testing new features and demonstrating performance to European customers.
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams for issue resolution and providing feedback on memory IP quality.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
* BS in Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
* At least 5 years of FPGA or ASIC design experience.
* Experience with FPGA/ASIC VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and verification tools.
* Proficient in English.
Preferred Experience:
* Design experience with high-performance External Memory Interface controllers and protocols like DDR3/DDR4 SDRAM, QDR-IV SRAM.
* Experience in high-speed digital signal integrity and signal behavior.
* Use of laboratory equipment like high-speed oscilloscopes and memory software tools.
About the Business Group
The Programmable Solutions Group (PSG), formed from Altera's acquisition, creates market-leading programmable logic devices. Combining Altera's FPGA technology with Intel's manufacturing capabilities enables innovative electronic systems. PSG fosters a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment.
Posting Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of protected characteristics.
Benefits
We offer competitive compensation, stock options, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and vacation. Our hybrid work model allows flexible onsite and offsite work, subject to business needs.
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