Internship – FPGA Hardware Design Engineer

1 week ago

Marlow England, United Kingdom Altera Full time

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 Hardware Design Intern, you'll work alongside industry experts in an Agile environment, gaining hands-on experience in hardware and software co-design. From day one, your ideas will matter, and you'll contribute to real-world projects that shape the future of digital systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in the full development lifecycle of FPGA IPs and systems—from concept and specification to implementation, verification, and release.
  • Develop SoC (CPU + FPGA) designs for advanced video and analytics applications.
  • Model and prototype new architectures.
  • Optimize FPGA-based board support packages.
  • Collaborate with local and global teams, and occasionally interact with customers.

About The Internship

  • Duration: 13-month fixed-term placement.
  • Eligibility: Ideal for 2nd or 3rd-year students enrolled in a degree with an industrial placement year (Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or similar).
  • 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 digital design skills (FPGA or ASIC) using Verilog/VHDL.
  • Programming experience in C/C++.
  • Scripting knowledge (e.g. Python, Tcl).
  • 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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