Embedded Soft IP Intern

Job Title

Embedded Soft IP Intern

Role Summary

Internship within the Software, IP and Solutions (SIPS) group to design, verify and release RTL-based IP into FPGA tool flows and develop embedded reference designs. Work with hardware and software engineers on FPGA device IP and implementation flows.

Experience Level

Entry-level - Internship / Student role (fixed term). Suitable for undergraduate or graduate students seeking practical experience in digital design and FPGA tool flows.

Responsibilities

Primary tasks include contributing to IP design and validation, running regressions, and improving design/verification processes.

• Design, verify and release RTL-based IP into the Quartus tool flow and support embedded reference designs.
• Write and run functional tests; debug regressions and investigate root causes.
• Contribute scripting and methodology improvements to the IP development and validation process.
• Execute design flows, regressions and participate in implementation tasks.
• Participate in team meetings, design reviews and specification comprehension.

Requirements

Core technical skills and professional behaviors expected for the role. Education requirements are summarized separately below.

• Must-have: Strong understanding of digital logic design and basic computer architecture.
• Must-have: Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or TCL.
• Must-have: Familiarity with HDLs: SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL.
• Preferred: Exposure to FPGA design flows or tools (Quartus, Vivado, etc.).
• Ability to work independently in a multi-site team, systematic problem-solving and debugging skills, effective verbal and written communication, and a growth mindset.

Education Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Computer or Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable technical discipline.

About the Company

Company: Altera

Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Altera provides leadership programmable solutions for applications ranging from cloud to edge, unveiling limitless AI possibilities. Their extensive product portfolio includes FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, and System on Modules aimed at accelerating innovation in various fields.