Job Details

Job Description:

Altera is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technology advancements and experiences in the world. Do you love to solve technical challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you enjoy working with cross functional teams to deliver IP solutions for products that impact customers lives? If so, come join us to do something wonderful.

In this role, you will be researching, designing, developing and/or optimizing software for Quartus , the compiler that programs all current/next generation of Altera's Field Programmable Gate Array ( FPGA) devices .

• Quartus is used by all FPGA acceleration technologies (including High Level Synthesis, FPGA AI Suite, DSP Builder, etc)
• At the heart of Quartus is our Place and Route engine which is responsible for transforming HDL to bits such that a user's design is optimized for area and Fmax
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various customers (internal and external)
• Solve problems requiring knowledge of both hardware and software:
• Customer's hardware requirements: Fmax, throughput, timing closure and area
• Compiler SW optimizations: runtime and memory, including abstractions and frameworks for acceleration with the FPGA for domains such as deep learning, DSP algorithms, or data analytics
  

As part of the Quartus team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Developing software algorithms to support new features in the latest next generation FPGA devices
• Contributing to user-facing tools that can accelerate customer design closure by providing access to algorithmic decisions and detailed physical device details
• Implementing new features in addition to root-causing and fixing the existing ones, while maneuvering your way through a big code base
  
  

We Are Looking For World-class Engineers To Help Us Build The Future Of Technology. We Are Looking For Someone That Brings

• Excellent technical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Works well independently and develops quick engineering solutions for complex problems
• High problem-solving skills and good tolerance for ambiguity
• Knows how to prioritize tasks independently
• Focus on quality, discipline, and accurate results for engineering customers
• Contributes and works well in a multi-site team setting
  
  

Our compensation is designed to reflect the Canadian labour market. The actual salary offered may vary based on several factors, including the position’s location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, training, and job-specific knowledge. In addition to base salary, we offer performance-based incentive opportunities that reward both individual contributions and overall company success.

Estimated Salary Range: $90K – $95K CAD

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Canadian work experience is not required for this role.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

The Candidate Must Be Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree In Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Or Similar And Have The Following Experience

• 3+ months of experience or coursework in one, or more, of the following: C/C++, Python, digital logic, FPGAs, Verilog, or similar.
  
  

Desired/Preferred Skills

• Experience with Altera® Quartus or AMD Vivado software
  
  

Job Type

Student / Intern (Fixed Term)

Shift

Shift 1 (Canada)

Primary Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.