About the role#
As a Design Methodology Engineering intern, you will build optimized tools to help engineering teams finalize product designs. You will work within project teams to improve the implementation workflow and optimize power, performance, and area. You will also use AI and LLM models to create solutions that increase productivity and reduce design cycles.
What you'll do#
- 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 including DRC, ANT, LVS, and ERC.
- Perform EM/IR analysis to improve power integrity and design quality.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an Electrical or Computer Engineering university program.
- Working toward a bachelor’s, master's, or Ph.D. 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.
- Experience with scripting and the Linux/Unix environment.
- Knowledge of industry standard IC design tools such as synthesis, simulation, equivalence checking, and static timing analysis.
- Understanding of the ASIC/IC design flow.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Duration: 16 months, from May/June 2027 to August/September 2028.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a full-time, paid 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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