Hardware Design Engineer - Intern

Job Description: Altera’s System Example Design team develops end-to-end solutions that give customers efficient access to the capabilities of Altera FPGA devices. Our team develops RTL IP and builds FPGA System Designs using various protocol IPs such as PCIe Express, DDR4/5, Ethernet and embedded solutions using ARM Hard Processor System.

As an Hardware Design Engineer - Intern, You will work closely with hardware and software teams on FPGA HW/SW co-development, system bring-up, debugging, and optimization of complex FPGA-based products, including SmartNICs, embedded platforms interacting with GPU, and ARM HPS-based solutions.

FPGA Design & Integration

• Design, develop, integrate, and validate RTL for FPGA-based systems and platforms.
• Implement and integrate FPGA subsystems various I/0 Technologies (PCIe, EMIF, Ethernet & networking IPs) and on-board ARM Hard Processor Systems (HPS)
• Support FPGA system architecture, performance optimization, and debug activities.

HW/SW Co-Development

• Collaborate with software and application teams on FPGA HW/SW co-design and integration.
• Support board bring-up, system-level validation, and debugging.
• Develop software abstractions, drivers, and frameworks that enable FPGA acceleration solutions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize end-to-end system performance.

Behavioral traits

• Strong communication, initiative, innovation, and teamwork
• Motivation to learn and adapt in a fast-changing technology environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Accountability, integrity, and a results-oriented mindset
• Collaborative working style, strong influencing skills, and willingness to work across global teams

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