Altera

High Level Synthesis Compiler Engineer

Canada · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerAltera
LocationCanada
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted29 May 2026

Job Details:

Job Description:

As a High Level Synthesis Compiler Engineer at Altera, you will focus on ourcompilerand the software that turns RTL and constraints into realizable designs: lowering, optimization, and integration with the broader implementation, timing, and debug flow. You will build reliable and scalable tools;mentor talented engineers; andstay close to customersso their hardest design goals stay technically possible and practical in our tools.

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize our compilerfor the FPGA design flow: IR and lowering, analysis and transformation passes, correctness- and QoR-driven optimizations, and scalability (runtime and memory) on large designs

Work closely with customers to enable what they want to do: understand target applications, workflows, and success criteria; advocate for the capabilities, quality-of-results, and turnaround time they need; and turn that into concrete compiler and flow improvements—not only reactive support.

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Mentor talented engineersthrough code reviews, design reviews, and technical coaching; help grow ownership, design judgment, and execution quality across the team.

Document and explainbehavior, limitations, and workarounds for internal and external audiences where appropriate.

Stay currentwith EDA and compiler technology (including LLVM/MLIR ecosystems where applicable), FPGA design practices, and relevant standards.

Our compensation is designed to reflect the Canadian labourmarket. 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: $124.1K – $179.7K 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.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a close related field

8+ yearsof professional experience buildingcompilers, LLVM/MLIR-based tools, or EDA/FPGA implementation software.

Strong C++for production systems (performance, multi-threading, large codebases).

Hands-on experience with MLIR and/or LLVM(IR design, passes, backends, or integration with a larger compiler or EDA flow).

Solid digital design and FPGA background: LUT/FF/BRAM/DSP primitives, clocks and timing, and how tool choices affect QoR.

Familiarity with FPGA or ASIC implementation flows(synthesis, place-and-route, STA, constraints) and what can go wrong in real designs.

Communication and collaboration: comfortableworking with customersand translating their goals into actionable engineering work.

Mentorship mindset: proven ability todevelop other engineersthrough review, pairing, and clear technical guidance.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a close related field

Exposure tosimulation, formal, or debugenvironments, or tohigh-level design flows(e.g. HLS) and how they map to the backend.

Experience shipping software used byexternal customersor large internal user bases.

Job Type:

Regular

Shift:

Shift 1 (Canada)

Primary Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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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