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Software Validation Engineer

Job in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95199, USA
Listing for: Altera Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Testing, Software Engineer, DevOps, Embedded Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 133200 - 192800 USD Yearly USD 133200.00 192800.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
## Software Validation Engineer Apply locations:
San Jose, California, United Statestime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R02858#
** Job Details:**### ##
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* Job Description:

** Altera is seeking a motivated Software Validation Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge software solutions for programmable logic devices!
Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for software components and systems, including drivers, tools, and IDEs.
* Automate testing processes using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl, Bash) and established testing frameworks.
* Identify, document, and track software defects using bug tracking systems.
* Collaborate closely with software development, hardware design, and applications engineering teams to understand product requirements and ensure testability.
* Analyze test results, generate reports, and present findings to stakeholders.
* Develop and maintain test environments, including hardware setups and software configurations.
* Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on software architecture and design for testability.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of validation processes and methodologies.
* Stay current with industry best practices in software testing and validation.

The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.$133.2K - $192.8K USDWe use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.###

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* Qualifications:

*** Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
* 3+ years of experience in software validation, quality assurance, or testing.
* Strong understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC) and various testing methodologies.
* Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Perl, Tcl).
* Experience with defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla).
* Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce).
* Knowledge of hardware description languages (Verilog/VHDL) and FPGA design flows is a plus.
* Experience with embedded systems, operating systems (Linux/Windows), and device drivers is highly desirable.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.### ##
** Job Type:
** Regular### ##
** Shift:
** Shift 1 (United States of America)### ##
** Primary

Location:

** San Jose, California, United States### ##
** Additional Locations:**### ##
** Posting Statement:
** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
** About Altera
** Altera:
Accelerating Innovators Altera provides leadership programmable solutions that are easy-to-use and deploy in applications from cloud to edge, offering limitless AI possibilities. Our end-to-end broad portfolio of products including FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, System on Modules, SmartNICs and IPUs provide the flexibility to accelerate innovation. Altera is helping to shape the future through pioneering innovation that unlocks extraordinary possibilities for everyone on the planet.
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