DSP Specialist FAE (Field Applications Engineer) – West Region

Altera is a semiconductor company developing FPGA-based solutions, and it is seeking a DSP Specialist Field Applications Engineer to serve as a technical bridge between customers, sales, and engineering. The role drives adoption and deployment of DSP solutions in Altera FPGAs, supports customer design cycles, and advances strategic DirectRF opportunities through technical guidance and solution development.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical interface for customers evaluating or implementing DSP solutions in Altera FPGAs
• Provide architecture guidance, system-level design recommendations, and performance optimization strategies
• Lead technical discussions and solution positioning with engineering teams and decision-makers
• Collaborate with Sales and FSEs to identify, qualify, and drive DSP-related opportunities
• Demo, present, and position DSP architectures using IP and tools such as DSP Builder (via MATLAB/Simulink)
• Support customers through the full design cycle—from concept to production
• Provide deep expertise in digital signal processing concepts (e.g., filtering, channelization, beamforming, RF/DSP chains)
• Debug and resolve complex system and application-level issues
• Develop reusable architectures, demonstrations, and design collateral to scale DSP engagement efficiency
• Partner with Altera’s Aerospace, Defense and Government (ADG) group to support DirectRF opportunities, while also helping define future products
• Partner with Sales and Distribution to identify and support DirectRF-eligible opportunities across assigned accounts and distribution partners
• Identify and define appropriate RF+DSP architectures to support customer requirements
• Work closely with product marketing, engineering, and internal FAEs to align on strategy and execution
• Deliver internal and customer-facing training on DSP solutions, tools, and design methodologies
• Contribute to application notes, reference designs, and solution documentation
• Provide input to the Altera factory, based on customer engagements, to help guide future product architecture decisions
• Support high-value opportunities and strategic accounts with measurable revenue impact
• Provide technical input into opportunity qualification, prioritization, and resource allocation
• Contribute to tracking design wins, pipeline progression, and program success metrics

Requirements:

• 10+ years of FPGA digital design experience (FPGA development tools ex. Quartus, Vivado, etc)
• 10+ years of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) experience (concepts and applications)
• Experience with high-level FPGA algorithm development tools (DSP Builder, System Generator, OneAPI)
• Proficiency with tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or C/C++
• Familiarity with RF systems, communications, or signal chain design (preferred)
• Willing to travel (this position requires travel)
• Bachelor's degree in STEM-related field (science, technology, engineering, mathematics)
• Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related Electrical/Electronic degree
• Post Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience with Image Processing / Communications / Radar / EW applications
• 5+ years of experience with MATLAB/Simulink or other DSP-centric design flows and tools
• 5+ years or experience as FAE or technical sales, applications, technical marketing