FPGA Post Silicon Validation Intern

Job Title

FPGA Post Silicon Validation Intern

Role Summary

Participate in post-silicon IC validation and platform/infrastructure enablement for high-speed FPGA/PLD devices. Support cross-functional engineering teams to validate device performance and improve validation processes and throughput.

Experience Level

Entry-level intern; suitable for students or recent graduates. No specific years of experience required.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop device validation strategies, test plans, and schedules by consolidating requirements from engineering and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate on high-speed PCB board design and layout.
• Design and generate test patterns and vectors for device characterization.
• Perform bench measurements using high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, signal generators, programmable power supplies, and multimeters.
• Drive improvements in IP validation methodology, validation platforms, and infrastructure to increase throughput.

Requirements

Expectations and preferred skills:

• No mandatory industry experience; suitable for students and fresh graduates.
• Basic knowledge or interest in FPGA architecture and digital IC validation.
• Familiarity with programming or scripting (Tcl, C, VBA, HTML) is a plus.
• Experience or coursework with high-speed test and measurement equipment is a plus.
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment and collaborate across hardware and software teams.

Education Requirements

BSEE or MSEE (Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering) or equivalent. Fresh graduates encouraged to apply; equivalent practical experience is acceptable.

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.