Intern - Physical Mixed Layout 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 Physical Mixed Layout Engineer Intern, you will have the unique opportunity to work alongside our experienced design team on the layout of complex integrated circuits. You will be exposed to the entire chip design process, from concept to production, and play a crucial role in ensuring the successful implementation of our next-generation semiconductor solutions.

Responsibilities may include:

• Collaborate with senior engineers to create and optimize physical mixed-signal layouts for integrated circuits.
• Assist in floorplanning, placement, and routing of analog and digital blocks.
• Utilize industry-standard EDA tools for layout design and verification.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on layout-related decisions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure layout meets performance, power, and area requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve layout-related issues as they arise.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of semiconductor fundamentals and integrated circuit design principles.
• Familiarity with layout design tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys IC Compiler, or similar would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or TCL is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PCB and FPGA experience.
• Coursework in CMOS.

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.

Pay range: $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. 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.