IP Firmware Design Engineer

Altera Corporation

$91K — $132K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in Digital logic hardware design or verification
  • 2+ years of experience in scripting languages like Python/TCL/Perl or C/C++
  • Preferred FPGA design experience
  • Preferred experience with DDR/LPDDR interfaces

Responsibilities

  • Develop architecture and design for DDR and LPDDR devices
  • Implement firmware for Memory Calibration
  • Integrate device support with CAD tools
  • Conduct verification using methodologies and models
  • Perform hardware power-on and debugging tasks
  • Support new product releases and rollouts
  • Provide technical support to customers

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment across geographical locations
  • Performance-based incentive opportunities
  • Focus on continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology in FPGA and memory solutions
  • Opportunity to work with multiple specialized teams to optimize solutions
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Job Details:

Job Description:

About the Role

Join Altera's IP solutions team and work on cutting edge FPGA RTL and IP design! Our team develops comprehensive solutions to provide customers easy and efficient access to the capabilities of Altera's FPGA devices. These solutions are provided as highly configurable intellectual property (IP) cores that are fully integrated with Altera's software CAD tool, Quartus Prime. The External Memory Interfaces (EMIF) team is responsible for developing IPs for communication with state-of-the-art DDR and LPDDR devices. The ever-growing demand for faster and higher-density memories - especially in the data center and machine learning sectors - presents a challenging design problem that requires system-level knowledge of silicon, software, IP, and customer applications.

You will work with a team of engineers to develop and verify state-of-the-art firmware algorithms for calibrating and training DDR5, LPDDR5, and future DDR and LPDDR memories. You will be working on advanced FPGA architectures, design definition, implementation, and verification of this firmware. In this role, you will work closely with multiple teams, including silicon design, pre- and post-silicon validation, application engineering, and customer experience teams to ensure seamless development, integration, and optimization of our high-speed memory solutions.

Your specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Architecture and Design based on the latest protocol specifications for DDR and LPDDR devices
  • Firmware development for Memory Calibration
  • Device support and CAD tool integration
  • Verification (e.g. verification IP, methodologies, frameworks, bus functional models, regression tests)
  • Hardware power-on and debug
  • New product release and rollout support
  • Customer technical support


The candidate should possess the following behavioral traits:
  • Strong skills in communication, initiative, innovation, and teamwork
  • Highly motivated to learn and adapt to fast-changing technologies and environments
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Demonstrate fundamental values such as accountability, integrity, and a winning mindset
  • Collaborative mindset, strong influencing skills, and a willingness to work across geographical locations


Salary

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: $91,800 - $132,975 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. Applicants must be eligible for any required Canada export authorizations.

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Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum education requirements and minimum required qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Relevant experience can be obtained through schoolwork, classes, project work, internships, and/or military experience. Additional preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Engineering Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in Digital logic hardware (e.g. SystemVerilog, Verilog and/or VHDL) design or verification
  • 2+ years of experience in scripting languages and/or software programming (e.g. Python/TCL/Perl and/or C/C++)


Preferred Qualifications:
  • FPGA design experience
  • Experience with RTL simulation environments
  • Experience with DDR and/or LPDDR hardware interfaces
  • Experience with embedded software for I/O calibration


Job Type:
Regular

Shift:
Shift 1 (Canada)

Primary Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Additional Locations:

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