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Our mission is to empower developers and system architects to rapidly design and deploy solutions using advanced FPGA and SoC technologies.\nThe Factory Applications team helps developers make effective use of Altera’s FPGA design tools and workflows, including FPGA AI Suite, High Level Synthesis (HLS), and DSP Builder. Our work brings together software, compilers, digital design, and application engineering to help users develop and optimize hardware-accelerated solutions. Join us to contribute to tools and workflows that support innovation in areas such as AI, signal processing, cloud computing, and embedded systems.\nResponsibilities\nAssist with the development, validation, and maintenance of Factory Applications tools and workflows across FPGA AI Suite, HLS, and DSP Builder.\nHelp investigate, reproduce, and debug issues encountered when using application flows and related tools.\nDevelop or improve test cases, examples, scripts, and other resources that help validate features and demonstrate tool workflows.\nAnalyze application behavior and results to help identify opportunities to improve usability, performance, or quality.\nSupport integration and testing of new features across relevant tool flows.\nCollaborate with engineers across software, compiler, FPGA, and applications teams.\nDocument findings and contribute to internal knowledge bases and technical materials.\nWhat We Offer\nMentorship and hands-on training from experienced software, FPGA, and applications engineers.\nCompetitive salary and benefits.\nOpportunities for professional growth and advancement.\nA supportive and innovative work environment.\nOur 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.\nEstimated Salary Range: $95K - $100K CAD\nWe 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.\nQualifications:\nMinimum Qualifications\nCurrently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with:\nAcademic or project experience with C/C++ programming.\nFamiliarity with software development, debugging, and testing through coursework, projects, or internships.\nExposure to digital logic design fundamentals and FPGA or ASIC concepts through coursework or projects.\nGood analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nInterest in learning about FPGA application tools and hardware-acceleration workflows.\nExperience with Python or scripting for automation, testing, or data analysis.\nFamiliarity with version control systems such as Git.\nExposure to one or more of FPGA AI/ML workflows, HLS, DSP Builder or digital signal processing, or hardware description languages such as Verilog or VHDL.\nFamiliarity with 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