Join Altera as a Robotics Solutions Architect-Intern!
Key Responsibilities
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Robotics Solutions Architecture
Define endâtoâend robotics system architectures spanning sensors, compute, control, communication, and actuation.
Evaluate hardwareâsoftware partitioning strategies with a focus on FPGA acceleration.
Design scalable, modular architectures for realâtime robotic systems.
FPGA & Hardware Acceleration
Identify robotics workloads suitable for FPGA acceleration (e.g., perception pipelines, sensor fusion, control loops, AI inference).
Collaborate with FPGA engineers to map algorithms onto RTL, HLS, or FPGA SoC platforms.
Analyze latency, throughput, determinism, and power tradeâoffs.
Research & Innovation
Translate research concepts into practical, deployable architectures.
Conduct performance benchmarking and comparative evaluations against CPU/GPU implementations.
Contribute to internal white papers, or technical blogs.
CrossâFunctional Collaboration
Work with software, silicon, and product teams to align architectural decisions with business and platform roadmaps.
Support customerâfacing demos, proofsâofâconcept, and technical presentations when needed.
The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based ona number offactors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences,trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.Â
$105-110KUSD
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position.Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.
Required Qualifications
Currently pursuing a PhD in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Strong foundation in robotics systems, including perception, control, or autonomy.
Good understanding of digital hardware concepts (FPGA, SoC, embedded systems).
Experience with at least one of the following:
FPGA design (Verilog/VHDL, HLS)
Embedded systems (ARM, realâtime OS)
Robotics middleware (ROS/ROS 2)
Proficiency in C/C++, Python, or similar languages.
Preferred Qualifications
Handsâon experience with FPGA platforms
Familiarity with realâtime systems, lowâlatency design, or safetyâcritical robotics.
Exposure to AI/ML acceleration at the edge.
Publication record in robotics, embedded systems, or hardware acceleration.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear architectural narratives.
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