FPGA Development Tools Engineer at Altera

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Compensation

CA$100,000 – CA$130,000/yr

Location: Toronto, Ontario
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: Jul 21, 2026

Description

Altera is hiring an HLS Compiler Engineer to assist with the development and maintenance of high-level synthesis compiler infrastructure, including compiler passes, C/C++ to hardware-description-language flows, performance and resource optimization, feature integration, testing, debugging, and documentation. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least three years of experience with C/C++, compiler concepts, and digital logic or hardware flows. The position is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, offers mentorship and training, and provides an estimated base salary of $100,000 to $130,000 CAD.

Required Skills

C/C++
Compiler concepts
Digital logic
Hardware flows
FPGA/ASIC
MLIR
LLVM
Clang
Verilog/VHDL
Git

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Required Previous Experiences: At least 3 years of experience in C/C++ programming, compiler concepts, and digital logic or hardware flows
Academic or project experience with C/C++ programming
Preferred Qualifications: Eagerness to learn about HLS compilers and hardware synthesis
Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
Coursework or internship experience in compiler development or hardware synthesis
Familiarity with MLIR, LLVM, or Clang
Exposure to HLS tools such as Xilinx Vivado HLS or Intel HLS
Basic understanding of Verilog or VHDL
Experience with version control systems such as Git
Translation Company Name: 207 Altera Semiconductor Technology Canada ULC