Join Altera's Embedded Solutions team and work on cutting-edge FPGA-SoC devices! As an experienced FPGA Designer in our Software Engineering department, you'll contribute to the implementation and validation of FPGA designs and embedded software features for customer applications targeting our leading-edge FPGAs. This dynamic role provides a unique opportunity to work hands-on with hardware and software, including development kits, while gaining experience in digital design and programming.
You'll collaborate with diverse teams across Silicon design, CAD tools, applications engineering, and product planning, gaining insights into how holistic customer solutions are developed to meet market needs and deliver exceptional user experiences.
We’re looking for a motivated self-starter with strong communication and collaboration skills, who is eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
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: $110K – $120K 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
- Bachelors of Science and/or prolonged course of study in a specialized field or equivalent experience.
- Validation of FPGA designs and embedded software features
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science or prolonged course of study in a specialized field, or equivalent experience
- Experience validating FPGA designs and embedded software features
- Eligibility for required Canadian export authorizations
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement programs are robust, with offerings such as a 401(k) and a pension. This breadth supports long-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous, including PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays. Wellness initiatives like gym memberships further support balance.
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests parental leave is generous. Family-building support, including fertility benefits and adoption reimbursement, is highlighted as part of the package.
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Altera: Accelerating Innovators Altera provides leadership programmable solutions that are easy-to-use and deploy in applications from cloud to edge, offering limitless AI possibilities. Our end-to-end broad portfolio of products including FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, System on Modules, SmartNICs and IPUs provide the flexibility to accelerate innovation. Altera is helping to shape the future through pioneering innovation that unlocks extraordinary possibilities for everyone on the planet.







