Job Details: Job Description: We are looking for a passionate and energetic software engineer to join our team at Altera®. Altera is the pioneer of programmable logic solutions, enabling system and semiconductor companies to rapidly and cost effectively innovate, differentiate and win in their markets. Altera combines the programmable logic technology with software tools, intellectual property, and customer support to provide high-value programmable solutions to many customers worldwide. In this role, you will be researching/designing/developing/optimizing software for Quartus, the compiler that programs all current/next generation of 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 Cross-functional interactions with various customers (internal and external) Best of both worlds, 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 support for successful routing of the latest next generation FPGA devices Owning various modules of the compiler from device modeling to timing closure to runtime Implementing new features in addition to root-causing and fixing the existing ones, while maneuvering your way through a big code base 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 Requirements: The candidate must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar. 3+ months of experience or coursework in Coding & hands-on development of high performance multi-core software systems 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. About Altera Altera: Accelerating Innovators Altera provides leadership programmable solutions that are easy-to-use and deploy in applications from cloud to edge, offering limitless AI possibilities. Our end-to-end broad portfolio of products including FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, System on Modules, SmartNICs and IPUs provide the flexibility to accelerate innovation. Altera is helping to shape the future through pioneering innovation that unlocks extraordinary possibilities for everyone on the planet. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Click "Get Started" below to drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit.
