About the role#
Join the Product Architecture and Chip Engineering team at Altera. You will help develop FPGA RTL and IP solutions. Our team creates configurable intellectual property cores that integrate with our Quartus Prime software. You will work on high-speed data transmission interfaces and advanced FPGA architectures. This role involves design definition, implementation, and verification, alongside the creation of design examples and technical documentation.
What you'll do#
- Create architecture and designs based on protocol specifications for video processing, display interfaces, and high-speed data transmission.
- Perform RTL development and support CAD tool integration.
- Conduct verification tasks including the use of methodologies, frameworks, bus functional models, and regression tests.
- Assist with hardware power-on and debug processes.
- Provide support for new product releases and customer technical inquiries.
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 such as Python, TCL, Perl, C, or C++.
- Experience with FPGA design is preferred.
- Familiarity with RTL simulation, timing closure, and static timing analysis.
- Knowledge of video IPs like MIPI, high-speed SerDes IOs, or physical layer design for chip-to-chip interconnect systems.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Type: Full-time internship.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid position. Applicants must be eligible for 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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