FY27 Intern - Software Validation Engineering Internship - Canada (16 months)

Location: Markham, 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.

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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 Markham, Canada!

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Role Overview

Before there were smartphones or smart cities, before autonomous cars or 360° virtual reality videos, there was our technology. Headquartered in San Diego, for over 30 years Qualcomm inventions have inspired others to make the impossible, possible. From 5G to artificial intelligence, IoT to automotive and extended reality applications, Qualcomm is inventing the technologies of an intelligently connected future, spearheading research efforts for the next global wireless standard, and collaborating with industry leaders in the wireless value chain to make this future a commercial reality.

Software QA Project

Are you excited about latest SoC with Top-Tier Technologies and segment leading Performance? Be a part of the group that are innovating co-development of Hardware/Software and driving advanced compute products inside Qualcomm.

You will be working with team of industry experts passionate about what they do and ready to impart their knowledge onto you. In this role, you will be working on CPU FW requirements analysis, design and implementation of functional and performance test cases and achieve scalability through automation of developed test-cases

Programming Languages

Python/Perl

C/C++

Minimum Qualifications

Excellent programming skills in Python, Perl, C/C++

Ability to debug, root cause, and resolve issues spanning multiple subsystems.  Proven ability to own problems and drive them to a resolution

Basic understanding in Computer Architecture/microarchitecture concepts

Basic understanding Server/Computer components/ Peripherals

Basic understanding of Microcontroller/Microprocessor programming

Strong problem-solving skills

Knowledge of embedded development; OS concepts

Effective interpersonal communications skill (written and verbal)

Analytical, thorough, resourceful and detail-oriented

Self-motivated, hardworking, and flexible

Preferred Qualifications

Academic experience with industry standard Architecture / system specification, SoC design, Microcontroller firmware development

Experience in Python, JTAG, Debug, Gitlab, and Jira all a plus

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, socia