Altera is seeking an experienced FPGA Development Tools Manager to lead a team responsible for the development, integration, and delivery of industry‑leading FPGA software tools. Based in Toronto, this role plays a critical part in shaping the tools used by customers and internal teams to design, compile, debug, and optimize FPGA‑based solutions.
You will manage highly technical software engineers and work cross‑functionally with architecture, hardware, systems, validation, and product teams to deliver scalable, high‑quality FPGA development tools across multiple platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and grow a team of software engineers developing FPGA design and development tools (e.g., synthesis, place and route, timing analysis, simulation, debug, and compiler infrastructure)
Set technical direction, priorities, and execution plans aligned with product roadmaps and business objectives
Drive high‑quality software delivery, ensuring performance, scalability, robustness, and usability
Partner closely with FPGA architecture, hardware engineering, and system teams to align software capabilities with next‑generation devices
Collaborate with product management and customer‑facing teams to incorporate user feedback and market requirements
Establish best practices for software design, code quality, testing, and CI/CD
Manage project planning, resourcing, risk mitigation, and milestone execution
Mentor and develop engineers through coaching, feedback, and career planning
Participate in technical reviews and contribute to architectural and strategic decisions
Our compensation is designed to reflect the Canadian labour market. The actual salary offered may vary based on several factors, including the position’s location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, training, and job-specific knowledge. In addition to base salary, we offer performance-based incentive opportunities that reward both individual contributions and overall company success.
Estimated Salary Range: $144.6K – $209.3K CAD
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Canadian work experience is not required for this role. Applicants must be eligible for any required Canada export authorizations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
8+ years of software development experience, with 3+ years in a technical leadership or people management role
Strong understanding of FPGA development flows and related tools (synthesis, P&R, timing, verification, or debug)
Experience leading complex, multi‑component software systems
Proficiency in software engineering fundamentals (C/C++, Python, build systems, version control, testing frameworks)
Proven ability to lead cross‑functional, geographically distributed teams
Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with FPGA vendors’ toolchains or EDA software
Background in compiler technology, algorithms, or performance optimization
Familiarity with hardware/software co‑design and verification workflows
Experience delivering developer‑facing tools or platforms at scale
Master’s or PhD in a relevant technical discipline
Altera (altera.com) Toronto, Ontario, CAN Office
151 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 1S4
