Intern - IP Applications Engineering Internship in Toronto

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. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 5G's potential into world-changing technologies and products.

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.

As an IP Applications Engineering Intern, you will work alongside experienced Applications and R&D engineers to support customers using our high-speed IP solutions. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience with customer support, IP integration, and silicon bring-up activities while developing your technical skills in SerDes technologies, validation, and automation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to help address customer challenges and contribute to improving the overall customer experience.

Responsibilities may include:

• Develop and maintain APIs and ATE vectors
• Provide first-line customer-facing post-sales support for Ethernet and PCIe serdes IPs
• Work closely with R&D and provide updates to PM when required
• Provide remote and onsite post-sales silicon bring up support to customers worldwide
• Work with internal teams to resolve customer issues

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently studying Electrical/Computer Engineering or Engineering Science
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, scripting skills in Python, Tcl, Perl
• Experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog testbenches

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with PCIe and/or Ethernet SerDes specifications
• Experience working with lab equipment such as BERT, real-time scopes, sampling scopes, VNA, and/or protocol analyzers
• Experience with lab automation software such as Python and/or Labview
• Extensive working experience with one or more: firmware, low-level programming, optimizing embedded C code, hardware debug
• Experience with Jira, Agile/Scrum, Confluence
• Knowledge of EDA tools, strong understanding of simulators

Education Requirements:

• 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/June 2027 - August/September 2028
• Expected graduation date of November 2028 or later
• 1+ years of academic experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Python, etc.

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 a housing stipend to accommodate for the duration of your internship.

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.

This role may require an export license for candidates with citizenship in certain countries. 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.

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.