Intern FPGA Software Design Engineer

Job Description

In Q4 2023, Intel announced Altera will be reported as a separate business unit beginning on January 1, 2024 with ongoing support from Intel. This position is associated to that standalone business strategy and is expected to fully transition to a standalone company at some time in the future.

Altera is looking for talented, highly motivated university students to develop FPGA solutions in a variety of domains, such as next-generation video, imaging and vision systems, robotics and Internet of Things applications, and cloud acceleration.

As an FPGA design engineer, you will be responsible for applying mathematical, software and design engineering skills to design and develop IPs and solutions as part of a system engineering team in the Altera Europe HQ, located in Marlow. You will work in a rapid learning environment, alongside industry experts, who will support your daily development and knowledge growth. You will learn an Agile engineering development approach, frequently delivering high-quality solutions to customers and communicating with your team daily to build innovative and creative products. Your opinions and thoughts are valued from day one.

Key responsibilities depending on project roles:

Full development lifecycle of IPs and systems from conception through specification to implementation, verification, review, and release. Development of SoC (CPU+FPGA) based system designs to demonstrate next-generation video and analytics concepts. Creation and modelling of new architectures, FPGA-based Board Support Package development, and optimization. Interactions with local and remote teams as well as customers.

About the internship:

This is a 13-month fixed-term placement suitable for students currently studying a sandwich degree course in a relevant discipline and is targeted at 2nd-year students enrolled in a 3/4 years undergraduate academic degree or enrolled in a Master's Integrated Course, which includes a year in industry (or equivalent). We ask that all applicants are current university students and will remain students during the whole internship. Candidates must be based in the UK upon the start date of this internship and for its entire duration.

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

We welcome applications from candidates with skills in one or several of these areas:  

• Good software skills (C/C++)

• Strong proficiency in scripting

• Understanding of hardware concepts

• Building software and continuous integration

• Thirst for learning and good self-starter

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

What do we offer?

• A collaborative, supportive environment, where your equally brilliant colleagues will push you to be your best.

• Competitive pay and benefits - quarterly pay bonuses, annual pay bonus, hiring and finishing bonus, medical and life insurance and many more.

• Diverse and inclusive environment (read more about it here) and a dedicated intern's community to help you get started in your new job.

• Being a part of a socially and ecologically responsible company (read more about it here)

• Dedicated training for you during your first weeks at the company to make your transition into work easier and a personal buddy to help you build your network, answer any questions and integrate you into your position.

• Opportunities for professional development - a wide library of online training and learning platforms, support and guidance from your team and manager, and different assignment programs.

• The possibility to build a lifelong career at Intel.

Inside this Business Group

The Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) was formed from the acquisition of Altera. As part of Intel, PSG will create market-leading programmable logic devices that deliver a wider range of capabilities than customers experience today. Combining Altera's industry-leading FPGA technology and customer support with Intel's world-class semiconductor manufacturing capabilities will enable customers to create the next generation of electronic systems with unmatched performance and power efficiency. PSG takes pride in creating an energetic and dynamic work environment that is driven by ingenuity and innovation. We believe the growth and success of our group is directly linked to the growth and satisfaction of our employees. That is why PSG is committed to a work environment that is flexible and collaborative, and allows our employees to reach their full potential.

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.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.

Working Model

This role will require an on-site presence.