About the role#
The IP Design and Flows team at Altera develops solutions for FPGA devices. You will work on configurable intellectual property cores integrated with Quartus Prime software. Your work supports interfaces like DDR5, PCIe, and high-speed transceiver protocols. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to build and verify IP cores that sit at the center of modern electronic system design.
What you'll do#
- Develop architecture and designs based on protocol specifications for memory, chip-to-chip, or transceiver interfaces.
- Write RTL and create design entry flows for user configuration.
- Handle device support and CAD tool integration.
- Manage verification tasks including verification IP, methodologies, frameworks, bus functional models, and regression tests.
- Assist with hardware power-on, debug, and new product release.
- Provide technical support to customers.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
- At least 3 months of experience in digital logic hardware design or verification using SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL.
- At least 3 months of experience in software programming or scripting with C, C++, or Python.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with FPGA development flows and tools like Quartus is preferred.
- Experience with hardware-software co-design or embedded systems projects is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time internship.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: $95,000 to $100,000 CAD per year.
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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