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

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.

About the company

Altera designs and manufactures Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and System-on-Chips (SoCs) and sells design software. Its programmable logic devices let customers configure hardware after manufacturing to fit specific applications, supported by toolchains for hardware design and deployment. It serves automotive, communications, aerospace, and expanding sectors like AI, cloud, and edge computing, focusing on flexible, high-performance processing solutions. As an independent company after separating from Intel, its goal is to help customers bring customized hardware to market quickly by providing both configurable silicon and the software to design for it.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$21.2B

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

1983

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

September 2026 board additions and Nishit Sahay’s CIO hire strengthen execution.
September 2026 PQC, DDR5, and Agilex updates improve product relevance immediately.
October 2026 hiring remains broad, signaling expansion across engineering, sales, and operations.

What critics are saying

Altera filed a confidential S-1 on September 15, 2026; IPO demand decides financing.
Intel still owns 49%, keeping governance tension and strategic ambiguity alive.
NVIDIA, AMD, and custom ASICs compress FPGA adoption; one weak quarter can freeze growth.

What makes Altera unique

Altera remains the largest pure-play FPGA provider after Silver Lake’s 2025 separation.
Agilex 3, 5, and 7 add PQC security, DDR5, and low-latency connectivity.
Rutronik, Riverlane, and Pantherun partnerships extend Altera’s reach into Europe, quantum, and networking.

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Company News

Business Wire

Oct 21st, 2026

Altera demos 100G FPGA Holoscan sensor bridge for real-time ultrasound at NVIDIA GTC Berlin

Altera, the largest pure-play FPGA provider, is demonstrating its 100G FPGA-based Holoscan Sensor Bridge solution at NVIDIA GTC Berlin. The demo, built by Yuan, shows live ultrasound imaging from raw sensor data to insights. The setup pairs a Texas Instruments Ultrasound EVM with a Yuan NEAR 7TX T7000-based system. Altera's FPGAs move sensor data to GPUs with low latency, while NVIDIA Holoscan coordinates the data flow and image processing. The demo coincides with NVIDIA's launch of Holoscan 5, which extends the platform from perception to ultra-low-latency, real-time control. "FPGAs, with their flexible I/O and deterministic, low-latency behavior, are central to physical AI because they provide the bridge between sensors and the GPU," said Farhad Shafai, head of Business Solutions and Marketing at Altera.

Yahoo Finance

Oct 21st, 2026

Altera launches QuartusIQ AI companion to make FPGA design cycles up to 1.5X faster

Altera Corporation, the largest pure-play FPGA provider, today launched QuartusIQ, an AI companion for its Quartus Prime Pro software. Engineers use natural-language prompts to create, debug, validate and close timing on FPGA designs. Altera expects up to 1.5X faster total design cycles, based on its internal analysis. On a 24-month cycle, that could save several months. QuartusIQ reads the active project, including device, IP, constraints, reports and timing data. It also supports Physical AI designs for robotics, industrial automation and autonomous machines. It is optimised to run on NVIDIA DGX Station for Windows, which lets companies keep sensitive design data on premises. Cloud deployment is also supported. QuartusIQ will arrive in Quartus Prime Pro v26.3, to be released at Altera Innovators Day on October 28, 2026.

StrategINK

Sep 30th, 2026

Nishit Sahay appointed Chief Information Officer at Altera.

Nishit Sahay appointed Chief Information Officer at Altera. September 30, 2026 Nishit Sahay has joined Altera as Chief Information Officer, where he will lead the company's global technology strategy and IT organisation. His responsibilities will focus on strengthening cybersecurity, expanding the use of data and advancing enterprise AI, while building a secure and scalable technology foundation for the company. Altera announced Sahay's appointment on September 28, 2026. In his new role, he will oversee the company's IT organisation and work on technology initiatives supporting its operations and long-term growth. His mandate brings together enterprise technology, cybersecurity, data and AI capabilities. Sahay joins Altera from Marvell Technology, where he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. At Marvell, he was responsible for the company's corporate IT organisation, Data Office and Enterprise AI initiatives. His work included driving digital transformation, business process optimisation and technology integration across the organisation. Before Marvell, Sahay held a technology leadership role at Maxim Integrated, where he worked on digital transformation initiatives focused on improving business operations and efficiency. His broader career has included experience with SAP, The Coca-Cola Company and LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech, giving him exposure to enterprise technology, business systems, supply chain analytics and technology transformation. His professional experience spans several areas, including enterprise IT, cybersecurity, data and AI transformation, SAP implementation, technology integration and business process optimisation. This background has included working across technology functions as well as using data and digital systems to support business operations. Sahay's appointment comes as Altera continues to develop its technology capabilities as an independent FPGA company. Altera became an independent company following Silver Lake's acquisition of a 51% stake from Intel in September 2025, with Intel retaining a 49% stake. The company describes itself as the largest pure-play FPGA provider, offering programmable compute and connectivity solutions for applications including data centres, communications networks and embedded systems. Altera has also been expanding its focus on AI-enabled systems. In April 2026, the company introduced its FPGA AI Suite release focused on physical AI systems, while its broader product portfolio serves applications across AI, data centres, communications, industrial systems and other technology markets. Commenting on the appointment, Raghib Hussain, President and CEO of Altera, said, "Nishit is an accomplished technology leader who understands how to turn digital strategy into meaningful results," adding that his experience in enterprise transformation and AI initiatives would support Altera as it strengthens infrastructure, simplifies operations and equips teams with improved tools. Sahay holds a Master of Science in Data Science from the University of California, Berkeley, a Master's in Technology Management from The Wharton School/SEAS at the University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics Engineering from Nagpur University. As CIO, Sahay will lead Altera's global technology strategy while overseeing IT, with cybersecurity, data and enterprise AI forming key areas of responsibility. His appointment adds his experience in enterprise transformation and AI-led technology initiatives to Altera's leadership team as the company continues to build its technology infrastructure and - Advertisement -

Nextronics Times

Sep 18th, 2026

Altera partners with Rutronik to broaden FPGA distribution across Europe.

Altera partners with Rutronik to broaden FPGA distribution across Europe. Altera Corporation and European electronics distributor Rutronik have signed a strategic distribution agreement aimed at expanding customer access to Altera's FPGA portfolio across Europe. The agreement adds Rutronik to Altera's distribution network as the FPGA company expands its multi-distributor strategy. The companies said the partnership will give customers greater purchasing flexibility, technical support and supply-chain options across the European market. Rutronik will combine its regional distribution network with technical expertise to support customers using programmable logic devices in applications ranging from industrial automation and communications to edge AI and embedded systems. "As an independent FPGA company, Altera is focused on delivering the solutions customers need to innovate faster," said Thomas Boudrot, head of EMEA sales at Altera. He said Rutronik's technical sales team and focus on customer support would add to Altera's channel ecosystem. Rutronik's field application engineers and technical sales teams cover programmable logic, embedded architecture, power management, connectivity and system-level design. The distributor will also leverage its Rutronik System Solutions platform, which provides reference designs, development platforms and application-specific technical guidance. The companies said these resources are intended to simplify FPGA implementation, reduce development risks and support customers through different stages of the product lifecycle. "The addition of Altera significantly strengthens Rutronik's semiconductor portfolio and enhances our ability to support customers developing next-generation intelligent systems," said Reza Armin Maghdounieh, vice president of product marketing, semiconductors, at Rutronik. The partnership comes as programmable technologies are being used across a broader range of applications, including edge AI, industrial automation, machine vision, communications infrastructure and high-performance embedded systems. Altera and Rutronik said the agreement will provide customers across Europe with access to FPGA technologies and engineering support for industrial automation, smart mobility, communications, medical technology and edge AI applications.