About the role#
As an IP Applications Engineering Intern, you will work alongside experienced Applications and R&D engineers to support customers using high-speed IP solutions. This 16-month internship provides hands-on experience with customer support, IP integration, and silicon bring-up activities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve customer challenges and contribute to improving the overall customer experience.
What you'll do#
- Provide first-line customer-facing post-sales support for Ethernet and PCIe SerDes IPs.
- Develop and maintain APIs and ATE vectors.
- Assist with remote and onsite post-sales silicon bring-up support for customers worldwide.
- Work closely with R&D teams and provide status updates to project managers.
- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve specific customer technical issues.
- Develop technical skills in SerDes technologies, validation, and automation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's program for Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Availability for a 16-month term from May/June 2027 through August/September 2028, with an expected graduation date of November 2028 or later.
- Strong programming skills in C and C++ with at least 1 year of academic experience.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, or Perl.
- Familiarity with Verilog or SystemVerilog testbenches.
- Preferred experience includes working with PCIe or Ethernet SerDes specifications, lab equipment like BERT, real-time scopes, VNA, or protocol analyzers, and lab automation tools like Labview.
- Knowledge of EDA tools, simulators, and experience with firmware, low-level programming, or hardware debug is beneficial.
- Experience with Jira, Agile/Scrum, and Confluence is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: 16 months (Summer 2027 start).
- 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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