Software Engineer - Intern

Job Title

Software Engineer - Intern

Role Summary

Internship on Altera's Toronto R&D team contributing to software and IP used in product development. The role focuses on implementing, testing, and debugging software that interfaces with hardware and FPGA designs and working with cross-functional, multi-site teams.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship (student / fixed-term). Intended for candidates currently enrolled in a degree program.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities for this internship include:

• Write and maintain C++ and Python code for tools, tests, or firmware.
• Develop and run tests, debug issues, and validate designs against requirements.
• Analyze hardware/software interactions and support FPGA-related development and verification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and multi-site teams to deliver features and fixes.
• Document work, report progress, and present results to engineering stakeholders.

Requirements

Must-have technical and professional qualifications:

• Experience programming in C++ and Python.
• Knowledge or understanding of computer hardware and/or FPGAs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and tolerance for ambiguity.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; able to work in a team and independently prioritize tasks.
• Focus on quality, discipline, and producing accurate engineering results.

Nice-to-have:

• Prior project or internship experience with hardware/software co-design or FPGA tool flows.

Education Requirements

Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree (student status) in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Computer Science, or a related technical field. Candidates must be eligible for any required Canadian export authorizations.

Estimated salary range: 95,000–100,000 CAD per year.

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.