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About this Internship – FPGA Software Design Engineer role at Altera

Altera · Onsite · Marlow, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Job Details:

Job Description:

About Altera   

Altera is a global leader in FPGA technology, driving innovation in next-generation video, imaging, robotics, IoT, and cloud acceleration. Our solutions power cutting-edge systems across various industries, and we’re looking for passionate interns to join our journey.  

 

Role Overview  

As an FPGA Software Design Intern, you’ll develop embedded software, DevOps solutions, and data visualization tools that bring FPGA technology to life. You’ll work in an Agile environment alongside industry experts, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to real-world projects from day one.

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Contribute to the full development lifecycle of FPGA-based systems—from concept and specification to implementation, verification, and release.
  • Design software user interfaces for FPGA demos showcased at global trade shows.
  • Develop optimized application software for next-generation proof-of-concept designs.
  • Implement embedded software drivers for FPGA board support packages.
  • Apply DevOps principles to automate workflows and manage infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with local and global teams, and occasionally interact with customers.

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About the Internship 

  • Duration: 13-month fixed-term placement.
  • Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled in a UK-based university on a relevant degree (Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or similar).
  • Eligibility: Ideal for 2nd or 3rd-year students enrolled in a degree with an industrial placement year.
  • Location: Altera Europe HQ, Marlow, UK

 

What do we offer? 

  • Competitive pay and benefits.  
  • A supportive, inclusive environment with a dedicated intern community.  
  • Professional development opportunities and mentorship.  
  • A chance to build a long-term career at Altera. 

Qualifications:

  • Strong programming skills in C/C++.

  • Proficiency in scripting.

  • Understanding of hardware concepts.

  • Experience with software build systems and continuous integration.

  • Curiosity, self-motivation, and a collaborative mindset. 

  • Excellent communication skills. 

Job Type:

Student / Intern (Fixed Term)

Shift:

Shift 1 (United Kingdom)

Primary Location:

Marlow, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

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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About Altera

About Altera Altera: Accelerating Innovators Altera provides leadership programmable solutions that are easy-to-use and deploy in applications from cloud to edge, offering limitless AI possibilities. Our end-to-end broad portfolio of products including FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, System on Modules, SmartNICs and IPUs provide the flexibility to accelerate innovation. Altera is helping to shape the future through pioneering innovation that unlocks extraordinary possibilities for everyone on the planet.

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