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FPGA Development Tools Engineer

Toronto, ONOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)CA$110,000–CA$120,000 /yrPosted 4 days ago

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Required skills

  • FPGA
  • software tools
  • compilers
  • flows
  • models
  • runtimes
  • placement
  • mapping
  • peripheral components
  • Device Modeling

Nice to have

  • Unix/Linux environment

Role summary

Altera is seeking an Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Software Engineer to work on FPGA technology for data centers. The role involves researching, designing, developing, and optimizing software tools, including compilers, flows, models, and runtimes, closely integrated with FPGA silicon and IP. Responsibilities include developing high-quality C/C++ code for placement and mapping of peripheral components, enhancing tools for device modeling, owning hardware/software co-design architecture, and implementing new features within a large codebase. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related engineering field and at least one year of software development experience in languages like C/C++, Java, or Python.

Job Details:

Job Description:

As an Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Software Engineer within Altera you will be working on one of the most fascinating technology used in big data centers - The Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA). You will research, design, develop, and optimize software tools that enable the use of FPGAs. Our engineers develop and optimize compilers, flows, models, tools, and runtimes that are closely coupled to FPGA silicon and IP. You will be learning about FPGAs and hardware logic design in your day to day job activities and utilize your software skill set to design, develop and optimize software abstractions and frameworks for acceleration with the FPGA for domains such as deep learning, DSP algorithms, or data analytics. You will have many opportunities to respond to customer/client requests or events as they occur. 


In this role you will be developing the software for Quartus tool that programs the next generation of FPGA devices. Your scope of responsibilities will include but are not limited to: 

  • Developing high quality C/C++ software code for enabling placement and mapping of peripheral components in FPGAs. 
  • Owning, developing and enhancing tools that automate the Device Modeling of peripheral components of FPGA 
  • Owning the hardware/software co-design architecture of various blocks 
  • Designing and implementing new features based on the hardware/software co-design architecture as well enhancing existing features while maneuvering your way through a huge code base 
  • Owning various analytical/logical/CAD tasks involved in device modeling and compilation of various peripheral components 

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​

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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


  • 1+ plus years of software development experience (hardware/silicon environment) in one or more software programming/scripting languages (C/C++, Java, Python/Perl/Tcl)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Skilled in data-structures/algorithms 
  • Experience with the build process/makefiles 
  • Experience with RTL using (Verilog/VHDL/System Verilog) 
  • Electronic Design Automation (EDA) experience 
  • Experience with FPGA architecture and tools 
  • Experience with version control systems like Perforce, CVS, or Git in Unix/Linux environment 

Job Type:

Regular

Shift:

Shift 1 (Canada)

Primary Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Additional Locations:

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.
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