Altera

Altera

Static Timing Analysis (STA) Engineer

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sponsorship not specified$103k-$149kDetected 30 days ago
PythonFPGAVerilogElectrical EngineeringCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Perform static timing analysis for FPGA designs, including setup/hold checks, constraint validation, and timing signoff support.
  • Timing Closure Support:
  • Identify, debug, and resolve timing violations in collaboration with RTL, synthesis, and physical design teams.
  • Assist in developing and validating timing constraints to ensure accurate modeling of design intent.
  • Work closely with design, architecture, and implementation teams to improve timing convergence.
  • Support optimization efforts for performance, power, and area (PPA) through timing-driven analysis.
  • Our compensation is designed to reflect the Canadian labour market.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in Static Timing Analysis (STA) for ASIC or FPGA designs.
  • Technical Expertise:
  • Experience with industry-standard tools (e.g., PrimeTime or equivalent)
  • Familiarity with synthesis and place & route flows
  • Working knowledge of:
  • Ability to analyze timing reports, identify root causes, and propose actionable solutions.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • Experience with FPGA architectures and timing flows
  • Scripting experience (e.g., Tcl, Python ) for automation
  • Exposure to large-scale or distributed engineering environments
  • Shift 1 (Canada)
  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Posting Statement:

Compensation

  • 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: $ 102.9K - $149.1K CAD ​

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