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EDA Software Engineer

San Jose, CA

$149K - $215K/yr

... with scalable products, from high-performance to power- and cost-optimized devices for cloud ... WhatYou Will Do As an EDA Software Engineer for the DBIT team, your responsibilities include, but ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for eda software product engineer in the United States is $144,072.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,000.00 and $205,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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EDA (Electronic Design Automation) Software Product Engineers are professionals who develop, maintain, and support software tools used in the design and verification of electronic systems such as integrated circuits and printed circuit boards. They work closely with hardware engineers to ensure the software meets the needs of complex electronic design workflows. Their responsibilities often include requirements gathering, software testing, troubleshooting, and providing technical support to customers. These engineers play a critical role in helping companies innovate and bring electronic products to market faster.

What are some typical challenges faced by an EDA software product engineer when collaborating with hardware design teams?

EDA Software Product Engineers often work closely with hardware design teams to ensure that electronic design automation tools meet the evolving needs of chip designers. A common challenge is aligning software capabilities with complex hardware requirements and rapidly changing design specifications. Effective communication and adaptability are key, as engineers must frequently translate technical feedback into actionable software improvements. Additionally, balancing feature innovation with tool stability and performance can be demanding, requiring strong problem-solving skills and cross-functional teamwork.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an EDA software product engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an EDA Software Product Engineer, you need a strong background in computer science or electrical engineering, combined with expertise in digital and analog design and proficiency in programming languages like C++ or Python. Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools (such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics) and knowledge of hardware description languages (HDLs) like Verilog or VHDL are typically required. Excellent problem-solving ability, teamwork, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and understanding customer needs. These skills and qualifications are vital to developing high-quality EDA solutions that meet the complex requirements of semiconductor and electronics design industries.

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EDA Software Engineer

San Jose, CA

Altera
Business Management Consulting • 1 - 5K employees
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$149K - $215K/yr

Full-time

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Job Details:Job Description:

Altera is one of the world's leading providers of programmable solutions. With a renewed focus on agility, software-first, and AI-driven solutions, Altera is shaping the future of computing by providing flexibletechnology, empowering innovators with scalable products, from high-performance to power- and cost-optimized devices for cloud, network, and edge applications. Join usinour journey to becoming the #1 FPGA provider in the world as we redefine the next era of programmable innovations!

The Database, Infrastructure & Tooling (DBIT) Team plays a critical role in bringing Altera's next-generation FPGA devices to Quartus Prime, our flagship design software. As the bridge between hardware and software, DBIT defines and implements how FPGA devices are modeled within Quartus. Ifyou'reexcited about solving complex engineering problems and working at the intersection of hardware and software, DBIT is the place for you.

We are looking for a seasoned software engineer to help us shape Altera's industry-leading FPGA design software. You will work on initiatives like lightweight yet scalable data models torepresentincreasingly sophisticated FPGA architectures whilemaintaininghigh-performance APIs that power Quartus'state-of-the-artalgorithms and data structures.

WhatYou Will Do

As an EDA Software Engineer for the DBIT team, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Using C++ and Pythonto specify,implement andmaintainsoftwaredata modelstorepresentFPGA devices.

  • Developing high-performance APIs to streamline the access to FPGA device databases to industry-leading algorithms forsynthesis, placement,routing, timing analysis,power analysis,among others.

  • Collaborating withmultiplehardwareand softwareteamswhile bringing the next-generation FPGAdevicesto Quartus.

  • Developing tools to aid/enhanceAltera'sFPGA device bring-up processes.

The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

$149.1K - $215.9K USD

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.

Qualifications:

  • What We Want to See

    • Real passion for software engineering:

    • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, computerengineeringor related fieldswith 6+ years of experience; OR

    • Master's Degree in Computer Science, computerengineeringor related fields with 4+ years of experience; OR

    • Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, computerengineeringor related fields with 8+years of experience.

    • Excellent programming skills in C/C++ and Python.

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd

    • Advanced background on algorithms and data structures.

    • Experience developingEDAtools.

    • Exceptional problem-solving skills.

    • Background on graph-based algorithms.

    • Background on HDL design using Verilog,SystemVerilog, and/or VHDL.

    • Experiencedeveloping andmaintaininginternal applications and APIs.

    Ways toEarn Extra Points

    • Experience with FPGA architecture and tools.

    • Experience developing FPGA tools.

Job Type: RegularShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location:San Jose, California, United StatesAdditional 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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