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# High-Level Synthesis (HLS) Engineer

- **Company:** Altera Corporation
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $133,200.0 - $192,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Compilers, Code Generation, Computer Engineering, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, System Programming, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Information Technology, Hardware Acceleration, Programming Languages
- **Published:** June 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/bd605528-75d2-4c46-9031-85dacb8e6a58

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 3+ years of experience
 * Strong foundation in one or more of the following:
 + Compiler design (e.g., optimization, IR design, code generation)
 + Programming languages or systems
 + Computer architecture or digital design
 * Proficiency in C/C++ or similar systems programming languages

Preferred Qualifications

 * Research experience in compilers, HLS, or hardware/software co-design
 * Familiarity with LLVM, MLIR, or similar compiler infrastructures
 * Exposure to FPGA/ASIC design flows or hardware description languages (Verilog/VHDL)
 * Background in optimizing AI/ML workloads or domain-specific accelerators
 * Publications in relevant conferences or demonstrated research impact

## Description

Altera is at the forefront of programmable logic and hardware acceleration. Our mission is to empower developers and system architects to rapidly design and deploy next-generation systems using advanced FPGA and SoC technologies.

Within Altera, the High-Level Synthesis (HLS) team builds cutting-edge compiler systems that bridge the gap between software and hardware. We transform high-level programming models into highly optimized hardware implementations, enabling breakthroughs in AI, cloud infrastructure, and domain-specific acceleration.

We are looking for talent who are excited to push the boundaries of compilers, systems, and hardware/software co-design.

What You'll Work On
As a member of the HLS research and engineering team, you will contribute to both production compiler systems and forward-looking research:

 * Design and develop next-generation compiler infrastructure for HLS
 * Invent and implement novel compiler passes, optimizations, and code transformations for hardware synthesis
 * Explore advanced compilation techniques for AI/ML workloads, including graph-level and system-level optimizations
 * Improve end-to-end compilation flow from C/C++ (and beyond) to RTL, focusing on performance, power, and area efficiency
 * Prototype and evaluate new ideas in collaboration with research and product teams
 * Contribute to publications, patents, and internal technical innovations
 * Work closely with hardware architects and domain experts to co-design future acceleration platforms


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