Intern - Edge AI and Display Hardware Architecture Development Engineering Internship in Markham

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. Qualcomm relentlessly innovates, transforming businesses, enriching lives, and fortifying societies. Our solutions are pivotal in crafting a smarter, interconnected world.

As a Qualcomm System Engineering Intern, you will work as a member of the Edge AI computer and Display HW architecture team and be responsible for developing and validating performance, power, and other key metrics for next generation SoC Subsystems. These sub-systems address a wide array of applications for signal processing, machine learning, and ultra-low-power processing. Candidates should have an acute interest in both HW design and computer architecture, and an ability to apply SW engineering concepts to model, simulate, debug, and analyze key performance indices of next generation architectures.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Working with the hardware architecture teams to define, document and implement performance models
• Collaborating with SoC architects, hardware, and software teams to evaluate new features and understand design tradeoffs
• Analyzing simulation results to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvements
• Presenting analysis results and providing recommendations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, critical thinking and organizational skills
• Able to solve algorithmic problems independently
• Digital hardware design, RTL HDL design (Verilog, VHDL)
• Programming and scripting (C/C++, Python)
• HW modeling and simulation
• Strong presentation and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Computer and processor architectures
• Machine learning
• DRAM sub-systems, SoC bus fabrics, arbitration, network-on-chip
• Digital signal processing
• Digital HW CAD tools

Education Requirements:

In study towards a bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Engineering Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Computer Science, or related field. For 16-month internships: must be available May/June 2027 - August/September 2028. Expected graduation date of November 2028 or later.

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.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process.