About the role#
Qualcomm is seeking students for a 16-month internship within the Display IP Engineering team in Markham, Ontario. This program provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of the high-performance Snapdragon Display Processor. You will work alongside experienced teams to gain practical experience with hardware design processes and methodologies.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to the development of the high-performance Snapdragon Display Processor.
- Learn the details of high-performance processing engines, including core functionality and performance or power validation.
- Gain exposure to industry-standard hardware design processes and methodologies.
- Analyze customer use-cases to understand real-world application requirements.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date of November 2028 or later.
- At least 1 year of academic experience with programming languages such as C, C++, or Python.
- Knowledge of digital design, computer hardware (caches, busses, memories, clocking), and digital circuits.
- Familiarity with RTL, Verilog, or System Verilog.
- Proficiency in Linux and at least one programming or scripting language.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
- Preferred experience includes work with lab equipment like scopes, FPGA fundamentals, synthesis, and scripting tools such as Perl, Python, TCL, or GNU Make.
- Preferred knowledge of protocols and standards like MIPI DSI, HDMI, DisplayPort, AXI, or AHB.
Location & details#
- Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: 16 months, beginning May or June 2027 through August or September 2028.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm manufactures semiconductors and develops computing technologies. Founded in 1985, the company maintains its headquarters in San Diego. It serves markets including mobile, automotive, and the internet of things. The organization employs more than 10,000 people and operates as a public company.
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