DSP Specialist, FAE – West Region

September 15, 2026

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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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