About the Role:
Join our advanced compiler team as a High Level Synthesis (HLS) Compiler Undergraduate Intern! This internship provides hands-on experience in compiler development for digital hardware synthesis, focusing on transforming high-level programming languages into optimized hardware descriptions. You will collaborate with experts, work on real compiler codebases, and help advance the state-of-the-art in HLS technology.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the development and optimization of HLS compiler features and passes.
Implement, test, and debug compiler transformations that improve hardware efficiency (performance, area, power).
Analyze source code written in C/C++ to identify synthesis opportunities and challenges.
Contribute to the design and implementation of new compiler algorithms for hardware mapping.
Work with simulation and verification tools to validate compiler output.
Document design decisions, experiments, and results.
Participate in code reviews, team meetings, and present your findings.
Why choose Altera?
Work on cutting-edge compiler technology for hardware synthesis.
Mentorship from experienced compiler engineers.
Opportunity to contribute to impactful, real-world projects.
Flexible work arrangements.
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: $90,000 - $95,000 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 3+ months of experience in:
Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
Familiarity with digital logic design and hardware description languages (Verilog/VHDL/SystemC) is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with HLS tools (Xilinx Vivado HLS, Intel HLS Compiler, Catapult, etc.).
Familiarity with LLVM or other compiler infrastructures.
Knowledge of FPGA architecture and hardware synthesis.
Successful completion of, or current enrollment in, a compiler course is highly preferred.
Experience with simulation, verification, and debugging tools.
Enthusiasm for learning advanced compiler and hardware design techniques.
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