Intern - MSIP Design Methodology Engineering Internship – 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 a Design Methodology Engineer, you will be at the forefront of innovation – building optimized tools to help execution teams get their products out the door. You will be working with project teams to enhance the implementation workflow and optimize power, performance, and area. You will also utilize state-of-the-art LLM and AI models to build solutions which push productivity and reduce costly design cycles.

Responsibilities may include:

• Gain hands-on experience with the complete back-end design flow
• Assist in flow scripting and benchmarking efforts
• Develop AI/ML solutions to enhance design efficiency and scalability
• Leverage LLM and EDA tools to drive PPA optimization
• Support physical synthesis with a focus on power and area trade-offs
• Assist with static timing verification and timing closure
• Conduct physical verification (DRC, ANT, LVS, ERC,...)
• Perform EM/IR analysis to improve power integrity and overall design quality

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enrolled in Electrical or Computer Engineering University program
• Knowledge of industry standard IC design tools (synthesis, simulation, equivalence checking, static timing analysis) is an asset
• Experience with scripting, Linux/Unix environment
• Tools/Languages: Verilog, TCL, Python, Perl, C/C++
• Some understanding of ASIC/IC design flow

Education Requirements:

• In study towards a bachelor’s, master's, or Ph.D. 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 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.