# FPGA Design Verification Intern at Altera

- Company: [Altera](https://altera.com)
- Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-11-09
- Apply: https://altera.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/altera/job/Toronto-Ontario-Canada/FPGA-Design-Verification-Intern_R03440
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/fpga-design-verification-intern-eef0bf45

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Verify high-speed protocol IPs like PCIe, Ethernet, and Search.
- Assist with design, hardware debugging, and feature bring-up.
- Automate verification flows and manage regression triaging.
- Support IP releases and collaborate with global teams.

What they're looking for:

- Students pursuing degrees in engineering, computer science, or math.
- Three months of experience in digital logic hardware design.
- Three months of experience in Python or C/C++ programming.
- Ability to obtain necessary Canadian export authorizations.

Pay and perks:

- Estimated salary range of $95K – $100K CAD.
- Eligibility for performance-based incentive opportunities.

## Posting

### Job Description

Altera is responsible for High-Speed Protocol IP development, which includes participating in high-level product specifications, logic/RTL design and implementation, RTL verification, IP FPGA validation and debugging.

As an FPGA Design Verification Intern, You will be responsible for verifying Altera IPs such as PCIe, Ethernet, Search and DR.

Key responsibilities include:

- Help in Design, Verification and hardware debug/bring-up of features
- Scripting DV development flow and automation
- IP releases and rollout support
- Interactions with local and remote teams as well as customers
- Regression triaging, debug and bug closures

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: $95K – $100K 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.

### Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

- The candidate must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Math, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 3+ months of experience in Digital logic hardware (e.g. System Verilog, Verilog and/or VHDL) design or verification
- 3+ months of experience in Software programming or scripting (e.g. C/C++ and/or Python)

Preferred Qualifications:

- Familiarity with FPGA development flows and tools such as Quartus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

### Job Type

Student / Intern (Fixed Term)

### 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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