Altera Careers

Altera Corporation was a pioneering multinational semiconductor company specializing in programmable logic devices (PLDs), including field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs), and associated software tools. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Altera became renowned for enabling engineers to design and implement custom digital circuits with flexibility and efficiency. Its mission centered on empowering innovation in industries ranging from telecommunications and automotive to industrial automation and consumer electronics.

With a global workforce numbering in the thousands, Altera maintained a strong market position as one of the leading FPGA vendors alongside competitors such as Xilinx. In 2015, Altera was acquired by Intel Corporation for approximately $16.7 billion, marking a significant milestone in its history. The integration into Intel's Programmable Solutions Group expanded its reach and resources, allowing continued advancement in high-performance, reconfigurable computing solutions. Today, Altera's legacy lives on within Intel, contributing to cutting-edge applications in data centers, networking, and embedded systems.