High Level Synthesis (HLS) Compiler Engineer (Contract) at Altera

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CA$100,000 – CA$130,000/yr

Location: Toronto, Ontario
Type: Full-time, Contract
Level: mid
Posted: Sep 28, 2026

Description

Altera is hiring a Fixed-Term Contract HLS Compiler Engineer in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The role supports the development and maintenance of HLS compiler infrastructure, including compiler passes, C/C++ to hardware-description-language flows, performance and resource optimization, feature integration, testing, debugging, and documentation. Candidates need 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 offers mentorship, training, professional growth, and a base salary of $100,000–$130,000 CAD, with performance-based incentives.

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 HLS compilers and hardware synthesis
Analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
Compiler development or hardware synthesis coursework or internship experience
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 Git