Robotics Solutions Architect - Intern

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Job Description:

Join Altera as a Robotics Solutions Architect-Intern!

Key Responsibilities
 

Robotics Solutions Architecture

• Define end‑to‑end robotics system architectures spanning sensors, compute, control, communication, and actuation.

• Evaluate hardware‑software partitioning strategies with a focus on FPGA acceleration.

• Design scalable, modular architectures for real‑time robotic systems.

FPGA & Hardware Acceleration

• Identify robotics workloads suitable for FPGA acceleration (e.g., perception pipelines, sensor fusion, control loops, AI inference).

• Collaborate with FPGA engineers to map algorithms onto RTL, HLS, or FPGA SoC platforms.

• Analyze latency, throughput, determinism, and power trade‑offs.

Research & Innovation

• Translate research concepts into practical, deployable architectures.

• Conduct performance benchmarking and comparative evaluations against CPU/GPU implementations.

• Contribute to internal white papers, or technical blogs.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work with software, silicon, and product teams to align architectural decisions with business and platform roadmaps.

• Support customer‑facing demos, proofs‑of‑concept, and technical presentations when needed.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Strong foundation in robotics systems, including perception, control, or autonomy.

• Good understanding of digital hardware concepts (FPGA, SoC, embedded systems).

• Experience with at least one of the following:

  • FPGA design (Verilog/VHDL, HLS)

  • Embedded systems (ARM, real‑time OS)

  • Robotics middleware (ROS/ROS 2)

  • Proficiency in C/C++, Python, or similar languages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with FPGA platforms

• Familiarity with real‑time systems, low‑latency design, or safety‑critical robotics.

• Exposure to AI/ML acceleration at the edge.

• Publication record in robotics, embedded systems, or hardware acceleration.

• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear architectural narratives.

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