Physical Design Graduate Intern

Job Details:

Job Description:

Join Altera, a pioneer in programmable logic solutions, where innovation meets practicality. We empower system, semiconductor, and technology companies to differentiate and excel in their markets rapidly and cost-effectively. Our legacy of innovation is matched by our commitment to our clients, whom we serve through a robust distribution network and a dedicated sales force. Our portfolio spans programmable logic products, acceleration platforms, software, and IP, all designed to accelerate the pace of innovation.

 

As an Physical Design Intern, you will be responsible for helping implement Altera IPs such as PCIe, Ethernet, CXL and DR..

 

Key responsibilities on the PD team depending on project roles:

• Help in all aspects of the physical design flow including synthesis, place and route, clock tree synthesis, floor planning, static timing analysis, power/clock distribution, reliability, and power and noise analysis.

• Utilizing scripting to run regressions & automate flows.

• Analyzing logs and reports to debug and recommend fixes.

• Interactions with local and remote teams.

 

What We Want to See

• Pursuing a University Degree (e.g. EE, CE, CS or related fields)

• Digital design skills (FPGA or ASIC), using Verilog/VHDL/System Verilog and related design flows

• Scripting knowledge (e.g. Python, Tcl)

• Thirst for learning and a good self-starter

• Loves working as part of a team, with excellent communication skills.

 

What We Value

• A mindset focused on engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

• Passion for automation and using AI to solve real-world problems.

• Initiative to observe, learn, and propose impactful solutions.

• Willingness to work in a lean and collaborative environment. 

Qualifications:

Relevant experience can be obtained through schoolwork, classes and project work, internships, military training, and/or work experience.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

The candidate must be pursuing a Master's degree or PhD in computer engineering, electrical engineering, engineering science, computer science, mathematics, or similar with the following:

• 3+ months of experience or coursework in one, or more, of the following: Digital Design, Physical Implementation, STA.

• This is a full time on-site internship extending for 12-15 months

Job Type: Student / Intern (Fixed Term)

Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:San Jose, California, United States

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Posting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.