About the role#
Altera is hiring an FPGA IP Design Engineer for a PEY internship in Toronto. Our IP engineering teams build solutions that allow customers to use the capabilities of our FPGA devices. You will work on Memory Interface or NoC-based IP cores, which are essential for packet processing, storage, and buffering in modern electronic systems. This role involves working with a team to address the technical challenges of high-speed memory devices and interfaces.
What you'll do#
- Develop and verify Memory Interface or NoC-based IP cores.
- Work on advanced device architectures, design definition, implementation, and verification.
- Develop RTL and create design examples and simulation models.
- Produce technical documentation for your designs.
- Support device integration and CAD tools.
- Create verification IP, methodologies, frameworks, bus functional models, and regression tests.
- Perform hardware power-on and debugging.
- Assist with new product releases and provide customer technical support.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in computer engineering, electrical engineering, engineering science, computer science, mathematics, or a similar field.
- At least 3 months of experience or coursework in software programming or scripting.
- At least 3 months of experience or coursework in digital logic.
- At least 3 months of experience or coursework in RTL design.
- Preferred experience includes FPGA design, RTL simulation, timing closure, STA, and memory interfaces.
- Ability to obtain required Canada export authorizations.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 3, 2027, to August 31, 2028).
- Employment Type: Full-time.
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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