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Location: Toronto, Canada
Work type: Onsite
Category: Software Engineering

What they are looking for

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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Department: Interim Engineering Intern - Systems

Company:Qualcomm Canada ULC

Job Area:Interns Group, Interns Group > Interim Engineering Intern - Systems

Qualcomm Overview

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.

General Summary

About Qualcomm

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.

Join Us in Shaping the Future

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 Toronto, Canada!

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Steps

Log Into Your Eightfold Candidate Home Account

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Role Overview

Responsibilities may include

Develop and test production-level firmware for Data Center AI networking and connectivity System-On-Chip (SoC) solutions

Implement and test firmware in pre-silicon (FPGA based emulation) and post-silicon (lab) environments

Develop device drivers and control plane firmware running on embedded CPU cores (e.g. RISC-V)

Develop Software Development Kit (SDK) and APIs for internal silicon validation tests and customer usages

Implement test automation for SoC firmware and SDK, ensuring quality in deliverables

Follow the firmware design process including design specifications, code reviews, Unit Tests, and functional test

Support Silicon Validation team and Applications team on firmware issues, tools, and investigations

Learn about optical and electrical SerDes technologies, DSP retimer cores, and algorithms for controlling hardware

Minimum Qualifications

Electrical or Computer Engineering student or a related field

C / C++, Python, Git

Linux development environment (GCC, make, shell scripting)

Experience with embedded systems and microcontroller programming skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently, and within a team

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of operating systems, computer architecture, electronics, and networking

Familiarity with SerDes, ethernet and/or PCIe technology

Familiarity with revision control, CI/CD, and issue tracking tools

Knowledge of peripherals/protocols such as I2C, SPI, USB, NVMe, etc.

Fluency with lab tools like oscilloscope, JTAG debugger, I2C/SPI tools, etc.

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.

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.