About the role#
This internship is part of the Quartus User Interface team. You will work with software engineers to design, implement, debug, and test the visualization, analysis, and GUI infrastructure used in the Quartus design flow. You will contribute ideas and help bring new capabilities from concept to productization.
What you'll do#
- Design, implement, and document new user interface features and infrastructure using C++ and the Qt toolkit.
- Investigate issues and debug complex problems.
- Collaborate with software engineers to improve the usability, reliability, and performance of Quartus visualization and analysis tools.
- Develop unit, integration, and regression tests using C++, Python, and Tcl.
- Participate in code reviews and other software quality activities.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Interest in software development, user interfaces, visualization, or hardware/software systems.
- Experience with C++, Qt, Python, and Tcl.
- Experience with software testing and debugging.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Applicants must be eligible for any required Canada export authorizations.
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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