Software Engineer Jobs at Altera with Visa Sponsorship
Altera builds programmable logic and embedded computing hardware, and their Software Engineer roles span firmware, FPGA toolchains, EDA software, and silicon bring-up. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for this function, making it a realistic target for international candidates in the electronics and hardware space.
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Job Description:
Become a member of our world-class software research and development team! Altera® develops programmable logic technologies to accelerate innovation for many customers worldwide. You will be designing and developing leading-edge software innovations for Quartus, the tool that optimizes our FPGA devices, within a research-oriented team. The Quartus Placement optimization engines are key to unlocking high performance, area and power efficiency for our customer's design applications. As part of the Quartus Placement team, your role will include:
- Actively researching & developing novel optimization algorithms for our FPGA CAD software tools, including timing-driven analytic placement, detailed placement, partitioning and floorplanning
- Developing and optimizing the software to drive performance improvements by leveraging innovative FPGA hardware features
Ideal Candidates Exhibit The Following Behavioral Traits
- Intellectual curiosity and a passion for exploring new technology
- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and attention to detail
- Great communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
Salary Range
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. $178.9k - $259.0k USD
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
- MS + 10 years of industry software experience, or PhD + 5 years of industry software experience
Desired/Preferred Skills
- Significant experience coding & hands-on development of high performance multi-core software systems
- Extensive experience developing EDA placement optimization algorithms
- Proven leadership skills for collaborative cross functional projects
- Experience with Altera® Quartus or AMD Vivado software
- Experience with combinatorial/continuous optimization, including but not limited to Boolean SAT, stochastic search-based methods, numerical methods for continuous optimization, dynamic programming, and applications to FPGA placement
- Experience with NOC optimization for FPGA placement
- Experience with applying machine learning techniques to EDA software
Job Type
Regular
Shift
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
San Jose, California, United States
Additional 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.
Job Details
Job Description:
Become a member of our world-class software research and development team! Altera® develops programmable logic technologies to accelerate innovation for many customers worldwide. You will be designing and developing leading-edge software innovations for Quartus, the tool that optimizes our FPGA devices, within a research-oriented team. The Quartus Placement optimization engines are key to unlocking high performance, area and power efficiency for our customer's design applications. As part of the Quartus Placement team, your role will include:
- Actively researching & developing novel optimization algorithms for our FPGA CAD software tools, including timing-driven analytic placement, detailed placement, partitioning and floorplanning
- Developing and optimizing the software to drive performance improvements by leveraging innovative FPGA hardware features
Ideal Candidates Exhibit The Following Behavioral Traits
- Intellectual curiosity and a passion for exploring new technology
- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and attention to detail
- Great communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
Salary Range
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. $178.9k - $259.0k USD
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
- MS + 10 years of industry software experience, or PhD + 5 years of industry software experience
Desired/Preferred Skills
- Significant experience coding & hands-on development of high performance multi-core software systems
- Extensive experience developing EDA placement optimization algorithms
- Proven leadership skills for collaborative cross functional projects
- Experience with Altera® Quartus or AMD Vivado software
- Experience with combinatorial/continuous optimization, including but not limited to Boolean SAT, stochastic search-based methods, numerical methods for continuous optimization, dynamic programming, and applications to FPGA placement
- Experience with NOC optimization for FPGA placement
- Experience with applying machine learning techniques to EDA software
Job Type
Regular
Shift
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
San Jose, California, United States
Additional 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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Align your experience with FPGA tooling
Altera's Software Engineer roles frequently require experience with programmable logic workflows, RTL simulation, or EDA toolchains. Tailoring your resume to reflect hands-on work with these environments signals direct fit before your application reaches a recruiter.
Verify your OPT or CPT timing early
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your authorization start date covers your expected first day. Altera uses E-Verify, so employment cannot begin before USCIS approves your work authorization and the E-Verify case clears.
Target roles with hardware-software integration scope
Software Engineer postings tied to embedded systems, device drivers, or silicon validation tend to involve deeper sponsorship investment from Altera. These roles are harder to fill domestically, which strengthens the case for H-1B sponsorship at the offer stage.
Ask about LCA filing timing during the offer
Before your H-1B petition can be filed, your employer must certify a Labor Condition Application with the DOL. Ask your recruiter when this step is typically initiated so you can plan your start date and status transition accordingly.
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Use Migrate Mate to filter Altera's current Software Engineer openings by visa type, so you surface roles where H-1B, TN, or OPT sponsorship is already confirmed rather than spending time on positions that won't support your status.
Prepare a degree equivalency evaluation in advance
H-1B specialty occupation requires a directly related bachelor's degree or its equivalent. If your credentials are from a non-U.S. institution, obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before Altera initiates your petition to avoid delays.
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Does Altera sponsor H-1B visas for Software Engineers?
Yes, Altera sponsors H-1B visas for Software Engineer roles. The company has an active sponsorship history for this function, particularly in areas like embedded software, FPGA tooling, and EDA development. If you're in the H-1B lottery cycle, confirm with your recruiter early whether your role is being designated for cap-subject or cap-exempt filing.
How do I apply for Software Engineer jobs at Altera?
You can find and apply for Software Engineer roles at Altera directly through their careers portal. To filter specifically for visa-sponsored positions, Migrate Mate lists Altera's open Software Engineer roles and surfaces which ones are open to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and TN candidates, saving you the step of confirming sponsorship availability after the fact.
Which visa types does Altera support for Software Engineer roles?
Altera supports H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and TN visas for Software Engineer positions. TN eligibility applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering classifications. F-1 candidates should confirm their OPT or CPT authorization covers the intended start date, as Altera uses E-Verify and employment cannot begin before authorization is confirmed.
What qualifications does Altera expect for Software Engineer roles?
Altera's Software Engineer roles in the electronics and hardware space typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. Hands-on experience with embedded systems, RTL design flows, or low-level programming languages is commonly expected. For H-1B sponsorship purposes, your degree must be directly related to the specific role's duties under USCIS specialty occupation standards.
How do timelines work when transitioning visa status for a role at Altera?
Timeline depends on your current status. For H-1B, USCIS cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date, so offer timing matters significantly. For OPT extensions or TN renewals, processing is generally faster but still requires your employer to initiate steps before your current authorization expires. Build in at least 90 days of lead time when possible.
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