Demo

Silicon Validation Graduate Intern

Altera
Austin, TX Intern
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Job Details

Job Description:

About The Role

Silicon Validation Graduate Intern is expected to do hands-on content development and debug in pre/post-Si validation. This role works in cross-site collaboration with Design/architecture/pre-Si/FW/SW/BIOS and other post-Si teams to understand technical features, leverage BKMs, and debug HW/SW/FW issues. Knowledge on security features like authentication and encryption is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create, define and develop system validation environment and test suites.
  • Development of methodologies, execution of validation plans, and debug of failures.
  • Validate Altera FPGA features in Pre-Si/Post Si

In addition to the qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will also have:

  • Excellent analytical mind with first-rate problem-solving skills healthy paranoia for bugs and a strong sense of quality
  • Willingness to work well in a cross-site cross-team environment
  • Team player willing to work in a high-paced, dynamic environment

Salary Range

The pay range below is for Texas only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc.

$80,000 - $90,000 USD

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

The Candidate Must Be Pursuing a Master's Or Phd In Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Or Related Field, And Have 3 Months Of Experience Or Coursework In One, Or More, Of The Following

  • Familiarity with Python
  • Familiarity with Linux
  • Experience with Django is a plus
  • Experience with Makefile is a plus
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skill

Job Type

Student / Intern (Fixed Term)

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

Austin, Texas, United States

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.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Silicon Validation Graduate Intern?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Silicon Validation Graduate Intern career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$104,692 - $122,242
Income Estimation: 
$128,874 - $152,513
Income Estimation: 
$56,898 - $76,005
Income Estimation: 
$96,211 - $107,713
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Altera

  • Altera San Jose, CA
  • Job Details Job Description: At Altera, our independence as the world’s largest pure‑play FPGA solutions provider gives us the focus, speed, and agility to... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • Altera Austin, TX
  • Job Details Job Description: About The Role Join our high‑performance Silicon Validation team and play a key role in enabling next‑generation high‑speed FP... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • Altera Hillsboro, OR
  • Job Details Job Description: About Altera For decades, Altera has been a leader in programmable logic solutions, enabling customers across aerospace, autom... more
  • 10 Days Ago

  • Altera Minnesota, MN
  • Job Details Job Description: Join Altera as a Field Sales Engineer! The Field Sales Engineer role focuses on enabling, influencing, and supporting Altera's... more
  • 11 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Silicon Validation Graduate Intern jobs in the Austin, TX area that may be a better fit.

  • Lensa Austin, TX
  • Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs,... more
  • 23 Days Ago

  • Altera Austin, TX
  • Job Details Job Description: About The Role Join our high‑performance Silicon Validation team and play a key role in enabling next‑generation high‑speed FP... more
  • 9 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!