About the role#
As an FPGA Design Verification Intern, you will join the team responsible for high-speed protocol IP development. You will focus on verifying Altera IPs, including PCIe, Ethernet, Search, and DR components. This is a full-time, paid internship based in Toronto.
What you'll do#
- Assist with design, verification, and hardware bring-up of new features.
- Develop scripts to improve design verification flows and automation.
- Support IP releases and rollout processes.
- Triage regressions, debug issues, and manage bug closures.
- Collaborate with local and remote teams, as well as customers.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Math, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
- At least 3 months of experience in digital logic hardware design or verification, such as System Verilog, Verilog, or VHDL.
- At least 3 months of experience in software programming or scripting, such as C, C++, or Python.
- Familiarity with FPGA development flows and tools like Quartus is preferred.
- Eligibility for required Canada export authorizations.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time intern.
- Term: Rolling.
About Altera
Altera is a semiconductor manufacturing company based in San Jose, California. Founded in 1983, the firm employs over 2,000 people. It produces programmable computing solutions including FPGAs, CPLDs, and software tools. These technologies support data centers, networks, and edge devices across various industries.
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