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FPGA IP Design Engineer - Intern

CompanyAltera
LocationToronto
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and verify IP cores, including architecture definition, RTL implementation, and design flow integration. Responsibilities also include supporting hardware power-on, debugging, and providing technical support for new product releases.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
CA$95,000 - CA$100,000
Company Size
1
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Welcome to Altera, where digital transformation is at the heart of everything we do. We are a forward-thinking IT development company dedicated to helping businesses navigate and thrive in the digital age. Specializing in creating innovative solutions that drive efficiency, growth, and competitive advantage, we are your trusted partner in the journey toward digital excellence. At Altera, we understand that the digital landscape is constantly evolving, and so are the needs of your business. Our team of expert developers, designers, and strategists works closely with you to craft tailored solutions that align with your vision and goals. From custom software development to cutting-edge web and mobile applications, we empower your business with the tools and technologies needed to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world. Our approach is centered on collaboration and innovation. We take the time to understand your unique challenges and opportunities, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed your expectations. With Altera, digital transformation is more than just a buzzword—it's a pathway to unlocking new possibilities and achieving sustainable success.
About the Role

Job Details:

Job Description:

Altera’s IP Design and Flows (IPDF) team develops end-to-end solutions that give customers efficient access to the capabilities of Altera FPGA devices. We deliver highly configurable intellectual property (IP) cores that are fully integrated with Altera’s CAD software, Quartus Prime.

 

Our team builds IP cores and user flows for advanced chip-to-chip interfaces, including high-speed ADC/DAC tiles, leading-edge transceiver interfaces (Ethernet, PCIe, and other protocols), and external memory interfaces such as DDR5, LPDDR5, and High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) over a high-speed Network-on-Chip (NoC).

 

These IP cores and flows provide configurable access to high-speed, high-bandwidth memory, chip-to-chip connectivity, and transceiver protocols. Because most customer systems require packet processing, storage, or buffering, this work sits at the center of modern electronic system design. Rising device speeds and growing architectural complexity create challenging problems that demand system-level expertise across silicon, software, IP, and customer applications.

 

As an IP Design Engineer - Intern, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to develop and verify IP cores and associated design flows. Your work will span advanced architecture definition, RTL implementation, verification, design examples, simulation models, and technical documentation.

 

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Architecture and design based on the latest protocol specifications for memory, chip-to-chip, or transceiver interfaces RTL development
  • Design entry flows for user configuration
  • Device support and CAD tool integration
  • Verification (e.g. verification IP, methodologies, frameworks, bus functional models, regression tests)
  • Hardware power-on and debug
  • New product release and rollout support
  • Customer technical support

 

Behavioral traits

  • Strong communication, initiative, innovation, and teamwork
  • Motivation to learn and adapt in a fast-changing technology environment
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Accountability, integrity, and a results-oriented mindset
  • Collaborative working style, strong influencing skills, and willingness to work across global teams




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: $95K– $100K CAD​

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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. Applicants must be eligible for any required Canada export authorizations.

 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • The candidate must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Math, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 3+ months of experience in Digital logic hardware (e.g. SystemVerilog, Verilog and/or VHDL) design or verification
  • 3+ months of experience in Software programming or scripting (e.g. C/C++ and/or Python)

 


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with FPGA development flows and tools such as Quartus
  • Experience working on hardware-software co-design or embedded systems projects
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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.
Key Skills
FPGASystemVerilogVerilogVHDLCC++PythonRTL developmentDigital logicHardware-software co-designEmbedded systemsQuartus PrimeChip-to-chip interfacesVerificationTechnical documentation
Categories
TechnologyEngineeringSoftware
Benefits
Performance-based incentive opportunities