About the role#
Join the IP Solutions Engineering team to work on FPGA RTL and IP design. The External Memory Interfaces team develops IP cores for communication with DDR and LPDDR devices. You will work with engineers to develop and verify IP cores for interfacing with DDR5 and LPDDR5 memories. This role requires system-level knowledge of silicon, software, and customer applications.
What you'll do#
- Develop architecture and designs based on protocol specifications for DDR and LPDDR devices.
- Perform RTL development.
- Handle device support and CAD tool integration.
- Conduct verification using methodologies, frameworks, bus functional models, and regression tests.
- Assist with hardware power-on and debug.
- Support new product releases and rollouts.
- Provide customer technical support.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a BS degree in Computer Engineering, Engineering Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related 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 scripting or software programming with Python, TCL, Perl, C, or C++.
- FPGA design experience is preferred.
- Experience with RTL simulation, timing closure, and static timing analysis.
- Experience with DDR or LPDDR hardware interfaces.
- Ability to work across geographical locations.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- This is a paid position. Sponsorship is not available.
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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