DSP Specialist, FAE – West Region

Job Description:

  • 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 expertise in digital signal processing concepts including filtering, channelization, beamforming, and RF/DSP chains
  • Debug and resolve complex system and application-level issues
  • Develop reusable architectures, demonstrations, and design collateral
  • Partner with Altera's Aerospace, Defense and Government group to support DirectRF opportunities and help define future products
  • Identify and define RF+DSP architectures supporting customer requirements
  • Deliver internal and customer-facing training on DSP solutions, tools, and design methodologies
  • Contribute to application notes, reference designs, and solution documentation
  • Provide customer-driven input to guide future product architecture decisions
  • Support high-value opportunities and strategic accounts with measurable revenue impact
  • Contribute to tracking design wins, pipeline progression, and program success metrics

Requirements:

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

Benefits:

  • Incentive opportunities rewarding employees based on individual and company performance
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