About the role#
The High-Speed Interfaces Silicon Validation team is seeking a student for a 16-month internship. You will join a team of validation, application, system, and mixed-signal design engineers to support lab testing for ultra-high-speed network communication devices. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with hardware and software while contributing to next-generation technology.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the characterization and validation of SerDes transceivers in SOC designs for electrical and optical applications.
- Participate in electrical or optical characterization activities for products targeted at AI and data center applications.
- Use industry-standard instrumentation to build complex test fixtures in a modern lab environment.
- Develop test solutions that meet IEEE 802.3, OIF, and MSA standards.
- Create scripts and tools for device configuration, test routines, instrumentation control, and data collection.
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 like C, C++, or Python.
- Familiarity with Python and object-oriented programming concepts.
- Experience developing or maintaining software tools and using Git or other version control software.
- Interest in high-speed interfaces and working with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, BERTs, signal analyzers, VNAs, AWGs, VOAs, OSAs, and power meters.
Location & details#
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Modality: On-site.
- Duration: 16 months (May/June 2027 to August/September 2028).
- 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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