FPGA IP Design Engineer - Intern

Job Title

FPGA IP Design Engineer - Intern

Role Summary

Work within the IP Systems and Solutions Engineering (IPSS) team to develop and verify configurable FPGA IP cores (memory interfaces, chip-to-chip interfaces, and high-speed transceivers) and their integration with Quartus Prime CAD tools.

Tasks include architecture and RTL design, verification, CAD/tool integration, simulation models, documentation, and support for device bring-up and product releases.

Experience Level

Entry-level intern. This posting expects candidates currently pursuing undergraduate studies; the position is suitable for students with limited industry experience.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include the following:

• Define architecture and design based on protocol specifications for memory, chip-to-chip, or transceiver interfaces.
• RTL development and implementation (SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL).
• Device support and CAD tool integration with Quartus Prime.
• Develop and run verification IP, simulation models, bus functional models, and regression tests.
• Hardware power-on, bring-up, and debug.
• Support new product releases, rollouts, and customer technical issues.
• Create design examples, simulation models, and technical documentation.

Requirements

Key technical skills and experience. Education requirements are listed separately below.

• Must-have: Working knowledge of RTL development and digital logic design (SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL); familiarity with scripting or programming (C/C++, Python).
• Must-have: Basic understanding of verification methodologies and simulation.
• Nice-to-have: FPGA design experience, RTL simulation, static timing analysis (STA) and timing closure experience.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with memory interfaces (DDR5, LPDDR5, HBM), high-speed transceivers, or chip-to-chip interfaces.
• Other: Ability to develop technical documentation and design examples; willingness to support hardware bring-up and customer troubleshooting.

Education Requirements

Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, engineering science, computer science, mathematics, or a similar field. Candidates should have at least 3+ months of relevant experience or coursework in areas such as programming/scripting, digital logic, or RTL design (or equivalent practical experience).

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.