Altera offers a large selection of intellectual property IP cores optimized for Altera FPGA devices, all of which are developed for highest performance, lowest cost, ease of use and fastest time-to-market.
The Software IP Solutions group is responsible for High Speed Protocol IP development, which includes participating in high-level product specifications, logic/RTL design and implementation, RTL verification, IP FPGA emulation prototyping and hardware validation.
As a Graduate Trainee – FPGA IP Software Development Engineer, you will be part of a structured graduate program designed to equip you with hands-on experience in FPGA design, IP development, simulation, and integration processes.
You will work closely with experienced engineers on real-world projects involving RTL coding, verification, and software tools for FPGA-based systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
- Familiarity with HDL languages (Verilog/VHDL).
- Basic understanding of FPGA architecture and development flow.
- Exposure to software scripting languages (e.g., Python, TCL, Bash) is an advantage.
- Experience with EDA tools (e.g., Vivado, Quartus, ModelSim) is a plus.
- Highly motivated to learn and adapt to fast-changing technologies and environments.
- Exceptional analytical, problem solving and communication skills, initiative, promote innovation and teamwork.
- Self-motivated and ability to excel in a team environment.
- Demonstrates fundamental values such as accountability, integrity and a winning mindset.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
- Familiarity with HDL languages (Verilog, VHDL)
- Basic understanding of FPGA architecture and development flow
- Exposure to software scripting languages (Python, TCL, Bash)
- Experience with EDA tools (Vivado, Quartus, ModelSim)
- Highly motivated to learn and adapt to fast-changing technologies
- Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills; teamwork and initiative
- Demonstrates accountability, integrity and a winning mindset
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