FY27 Intern - Compute DSP/AI Processor Engineering Internship

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Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. But this is just the beginning. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 5Gs potential into world-changing technologies and products. This is the Invention Age - and this is where you come in.

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Qualcomm relentlessly innovates transforming businesses, enriching lives and fortifying societies. Our solutions are pivotal in crafting a smarter, interconnected world. Building on our nearly 40-year history of era-defining technology breakthroughs, we deliver leading-edge AI, high performance, lower-power computing, and unrivaled connectivity. We’re proud to be the partner of choice to many of the world’s largest enterprises. Together with our ecosystem partners, we enable next-generation digital transformation. At Qualcomm, we are engineering human progress.

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At Qualcomm, we're committed to engineering human progress by delivering intelligent computing everywhere. We're passionate about harnessing the power of technology to transform industries and improve lives. Our early career programs offer limitless opportunities for growth, mentorship, and meaningful work. By joining our team, you'll be part of a community that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in AI, computing, and connectivity. With a global footprint spanning over 30 countries, you'll have the chance to collaborate with diverse talent and contribute to projects that are shaping the future of technology.

Our early career programs are designed to attract inventive minds, offering a platform to contribute to our long-term innovation pipeline. You'll be part of a community that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning. Our programs provide real-world experience, technical skills, and professional development opportunities, empowering you to make a meaningful impact and achieve your career goals. Join us for our 2027 intern class in Markham, Canada!

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Role Overview

At Qualcomm Canada, our Compute DSP/AI Processor team is looking for ASIC design and verification engineering interns interested in developing world-class machine learning technologies to transform industries and enrich lives. Under the supervision of an experienced engineer, the intern will contribute to design, verification, and modelling of ASIC HW IP (blocks) and sub-systems that may be used in machine learning end user applications. No background of any application space, such as AI or ML, is required. Through hands-on experience, you will learn a wide range of hardware design and verification techniques that transcend end user application.

By applying here, you are expressing interest in one of our many 2027 Qualcomm AI & Machine Learning Hardware Engineering internships. It is important to note that this is not a job posting for a specific role. We will review resumes on an ongoing basis, and a recruiter may reach out to you.

* Implement modules in hardware design languages such as SystemVerilog and HLS C/C++/ SystemC

* Implement tests at both module and sub-system levels using UVM and SystemVerilog

* Identify interface requirements for modules developed by others and integrate them into larger subsystems using hardware design languages such as SystemVerilog

* Implement reference and bus-functional models using C++, SystemC, or Python

* Implement design/verification methodology and automation using Python, Perl, or TCL

* Implement and debug constraints to achieve netlist synthesis and static timing closure

* Make significant contributions to silicon debug and analysis

* Perform power analysis to identify/fix power bugs and contribute to power modelling/reporting

* Step into many phases of ASIC development from specification -> microarchitecture -> RTL coding -> verification -> synthesis -> optimization -> physical design -> post-silicon debug/correlation

Minimum Qualifications:

* Digital Logic , Digital Design, Verilog/VHDL Strong problem-solving skills

* Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

* Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

* Relevant academic or personal project experience

* Relevant industry experience (internship, summer work, or others)

* Computer and multimedia architecture knowledge (CPU, Bus interconnect, Audio, Display, Video, Camera, Graphics)

* Knowledge of digital design building blocks (memories, FIFOs, clock gaters, technology node standard cells, etc.) and their implementation

* Knowledge of ASIC design and simulation tool sets (synthesis, simulator)

* Knowledge of hardware description languages (Verilog/VHDL, HLS C/C++, SystemVerilog, SystemC)

* Knowledge of verification methodology (UVM, assertions, coverage-driven constrained-random verification)

* Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Perl, TCL, Shell)

* Knowledge of version control (ClearCase, Git, etc.)

* In study towards a bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Science, Computer Science, or related field

* For 16-month internships: must be available May or June 2027 - August or September 2028

* Expected graduation date of November 2028 or later.

* 1+ years of academic experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Python, etc

Qualcomm’s Internship Program

Our interns join world-class teams to help define and build what is next for mobility and the world. You’ll be paired with a mentor with visibility to your project and team, receive support from your manager, and have access to the entire Qualcomm employee community to ensure your success. To round out your internship, we host professional development workshops, social events, cross-functional speaker sessions, and an executive speaker series. In addition to competitive hourly pay and accrued vacation time, you will receive housing stipend to accommodate for the duration of your internship.

Application Process

We will review resumes on an ongoing basis, and a recruiter may reach out to you. Advancing candidates may be invited to complete a timed HackerRank challenge to evaluate their technical skill set.

Export Control Notice

This role may require an export license for candidates with citizenship in certain countries (see current country list below – subject to change). Qualcomm, like other companies, is experiencing significant delays in the export license process. Please be advised that if an export license is required, you may not be able to start work with Qualcomm until the license is granted, which may impact your ability to participate in the internship.

Countries requiring export: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, Cuba, Georgia, Hong Kong, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Libya, Macau, Moldova, Mongolia, Nicaragua, North Korea, Russia, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, and Yemen.

Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail myhr.support@qualcomm.com  or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

$54,600.00 - $103,350.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm.  We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus).  In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .

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