Altera

Altera

IP Firmware Design Engineer

Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$92k-$133kDetected 21 days ago
PythonC++CAlgorithmsMachine LearningIntellectual PropertyCustomer SupportFPGAVHDLVerilogEmbedded SystemsElectrical EngineeringCommunicationProblem Solving

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Lottery odds (Level II)66
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About the role

  • At Altera™, our independence as the world's largest pure ‑ play FPGA solutions provider gives us the focus, speed, and agility to innovate without compromise.
  • These solutions are provided as highly configurable intellectual property (IP) cores that are fully integrated with Altera's software CAD tool, Quartus Prime.
  • Your specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities

  • As an independent company, we move faster, invest deeper, and partner more closely-empowering our teams to drive breakthrough innovation and shape the future of the FPGA industry.
  • Join Altera's IP solutions team and work on cutting edge FPGA RTL and IP design!
  • You will work with a team of engineers to develop and verify state-of-the-art firmware algorithms for calibrating and training DDR5, LPDDR5, and future DDR and LPDDR memories.
  • You will be working on advanced FPGA architectures, design definition, implementation, and verification of this firmware.
  • Architecture and Design based on the latest protocol specifications for DDR and LPDDR devices
  • Device support and CAD tool integration
  • New product release and rollout support
  • Customer technical support

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Engineering Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in Digital logic hardware (e.g. SystemVerilog, Verilog and/or VHDL) design or verification
  • 2+ years of experience in scripting languages and/or software programming (e.g. Python/TCL/Perl and/or C/C++)
  • 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.
  • You must possess the below minimum education requirements and minimum required qualifications to be initially considered for this position.
  • Relevant experience can be obtained through schoolwork, classes, project work, internships, and/or military experience.

Nice to have

  • Experience with RTL simulation environments
  • Experience with DDR and/or LPDDR hardware interfaces
  • Experience with embedded software for I/O calibration
  • Shift 1 (Canada)
  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Posting Statement:
  • Additional preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Skills

  • About Altera
  • Verification (e.g. verification IP, methodologies, frameworks, bus functional models, regression tests)
  • Strong skills in communication, initiative, innovation, and teamwork
  • Highly motivated to learn and adapt to fast-changing technologies and environments
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Collaborative mindset, strong influencing skills, and a willingness to work across geographical locations

Compensation

  • $91,800 - $132,975 CAD
  • 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. ​

Company info

  • Our team develops comprehensive solutions to provide customers easy and efficient access to the capabilities of Altera's FPGA devices.
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