About the role#
The High-Speed Interfaces Silicon Validation team is seeking a co-op student to support lab testing for ultra-high-speed (100Gbps+) network communication devices. You will join a team of validation, application, system, and mixed-signal design engineers. This role offers the opportunity to build hardware and software skills while working with industry-standard lab equipment to develop next-generation technology.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the characterization and validation of ultra-high-speed interfaces, specifically SerDes transceivers in System-on-Chip (SOC) designs.
- Perform electrical and optical characterization for products targeted at AI and data center applications.
- Use modern instrumentation to build complex test fixtures.
- Develop test solutions that meet industry standards including IEEE 802.3, OIF, and applicable multi-standard agreements (MSA).
- Create scripts and tools for device configuration, test routines, instrumentation control, and data collection.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program for Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
- An expected graduation date of November 2027 or later.
- At least 1 year of academic experience with programming languages such as Python, C, or C++.
- Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts.
- Experience developing or maintaining software tools.
- Experience using Git or other version control software.
- Interest or experience working with lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, BERTs, signal analyzers, VNAs, AWGs, VOAs, OSAs, and power meters.
- An interest in high-speed interfaces.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based on-site in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- The term is scheduled for Summer 2027.
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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