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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. Altera scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Altera is an American programmable logic company whose field programmable gate array business was founded in 1983, acquired by Intel in 2015 and separated again as a standalone company in 2025 when the private equity firm Silver Lake took a majority stake. It designs FPGAs and structured application specific integrated circuits used where a design must be reconfigurable after manufacture, which makes them common in communications infrastructure, industrial control, automotive, aerospace, defence and test equipment. Headquartered in San Jose, the company sells its Agilex and Cyclone device families alongside the Quartus design software engineers use to program them.

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Job Description:

As a Software Intern at Altera, you will contribute to the development and testing of cutting-edge software solutions for programmable logic devices. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic engineering environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with experienced software engineers on various projects, including bug fixing, feature enhancements, and new product development.
  • Write and maintain clear, concise, and well-documented code.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to the overall quality assurance process.
  • Learn and apply industry-standard software development methodologies and tools.
  • Research and evaluate new technologies and approaches to improve software performance and functionality.
  • Prepare and present technical findings to team members.

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:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of fundamental programming concepts and data structures.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as C++, Python, or Java.
  • Familiarity with software development tools (e.g., version control systems like Git, debuggers).
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Prior experience with Verilog, VHDL, or FPGA development is a plus

Job Type:

Student / Intern (Fixed Term)

Shift:

Shift 1 (Canada)

Primary Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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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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