Robotics and Industrial Solutions Engineering Lead

Job Details: Job Description: Altera is seeking a talented hands‑on Robotics & Industrial Solutions Engineering Lead to architect and develop FPGA‑centric solutions for robotics and autonomous systems, while leading a small, highly technical team. This role combines RTL design leadership, system‑level architecture, and direct customer engagement, delivering end‑to‑end solutions spanning sensor fusion IP, real‑time data movement, ROS2‑based software stacks, and hardware integration. Key Responsibilities: Technical & Architecture Leadership Define and deliver FPGA‑based architectures for multi-sensor robotics and industrial automation systems Design and develop RTL and reusable IP libraries, including sensor fusion and real‑time control pipelines Lead HW/SW co‑design, integrating FPGA solutions with processors, accelerators, and SW stacks Hands‑On Engineering Hands-on RTL development, architecture definition, and technical debug Support platform bring‑up, validation, and customer issue resolution Contribute directly to reference designs, demos, and solution collateral Team Leadership Lead and mentor a small engineering team, setting technical direction and execution priorities Drive Agile development practices and continuous improvement Support skills development, technical growth, and regular performance conversations Customer & Ecosystem Engagement Work closely with customers, sales, and system architects to define and deliver robotics solutions Represent Altera at key robotics and industrial trade shows Qualifications: BSc / MSc (or equivalent) in EE, CE, CS, or related discipline Strong RTL design experience (Verilog/SystemVerilog) with production FPGA delivery Experience in system architecture for robotics, autonomy, or industrial automation Knowledge of sensor fusion systems and real‑time data pipelines Familiarity with ROS2 or robotics software stacks and HW/SW integration Prior experience leading or mentoring engineers Strong communication skills and customer‑facing experience Job Type: Regular Shift: Shift 1 (United Kingdom) Primary Location: Marlow, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Additional Locations: Basingstoke - UK 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. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Click "Get Started" below to drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit.