Altera
Internship – FPGA Software Design Engineer
2nd Year, 3rd Year
14 Feb 2026
Software Engineering
Overview
The Altera Industrial Placement program provides university students with hands-on experience in a professional engineering environment. Interns typically work on real projects, contributing to product development and innovation within the company's FPGA software design teams.
Altera, acquired by Intel in 2015, was a leading provider of field programmable gate arrays, programmable logic devices, and associated software tools. Altera focused on delivering flexible, customizable solutions that allowed customers to innovate and differentiate their products while reducing time to market.
Opens: 30 Sep 2025; Closes: 14 Feb 2026
This is a full-time industrial placement, typically running for 12 months, aligning with a university's placement year requirements. The work is in person at an Altera UK office.
Altera industrial placements are typically paid positions, offering a competitive salary for the duration of the internship.
Applicants are usually students currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate degree program (e.g., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering) who are able to undertake a 12-month placement as part of their studies. Strong academic performance and relevant technical skills are generally required.
The application process typically involves an online application, submission of a CV and cover letter, followed by potential online assessments and interviews (technical and behavioral) with hiring managers and team members.
This placement offers valuable industry experience in FPGA software, enhancing practical skills and providing a strong foundation for a career in embedded systems or hardware acceleration. Working at Altera, a major player in the FPGA market, offers significant networking opportunities and a reputable name on a CV.
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.