Silicon Validation Intern

About Qualcomm 

Qualcomm relentlessly innovates transforming businesses, enriching lives and fortifying societies. Our solutions are pivotal in crafting a smarter, interconnected world. Building on our nearly 40-year history of era-defining technology breakthroughs, we deliver leading-edge AI, high performance, lower-power computing, and unrivaled connectivity. We’re proud to be the partner of choice to many of the world’s largest enterprises. Together with our ecosystem partners, we enable next-generation digital transformation. At Qualcomm, we are engineering human progress. 

Join Us in Shaping the Future 

At Qualcomm, we're committed to engineering human progress by delivering intelligent computing everywhere. We're passionate about harnessing the power of technology to transform industries and improve lives. Our early career programs offer limitless opportunities for growth, mentorship, and meaningful work. By joining our team, you'll be part of a community that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in AI, computing, and connectivity. With a global footprint spanning over 30 countries, you'll have the chance to collaborate with diverse talent and contribute to projects that are shaping the future of technology. 

Our early career programs are designed to attract inventive minds, offering a platform to contribute to our long-term innovation pipeline. You'll be part of a community that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning. Our programs provide real-world experience, technical skills, and professional development opportunities, empowering you to make a meaningful impact and achieve your career goals. Join us for our 2027 intern class in Toronto, Canada! 

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Role Overview 

At Qualcomm Canada, our MSIP Silicon Validation team is looking for validation engineering interns interested working on the most cutting-edge wireline technologies in the world. Under the supervision of experienced engineers, the intern will contribute to the validation of High-Speed SerDes and Die-to-Die IP Prototypes critical for Qualcomm products. No previous background of silicon validation is required.

Responsibilities may include:   

• Characterizing analog blocks and performing PHY/Link Layer/Protocol compliance against various industry standards such as PCIe, Ethernet and UCIe
• Bringing up silicon, debugging issues, presenting test results, and generating validation reports
• Defining test plans and developing test methodologies for various tests
• Developing and standardizing test scripts for various tests and automating test equipment
• Determining equipment and accessories needs for various tests
• Studying signal integrity and power integrity for evaluation boards and for silicon
• Developing and automating a robotic handler to do regression and volume validation and develop scripts to automate data analysis

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies and multimeters   

• Relevant academic or personal project experience   

• Relevant industry experience (internship, summer work, or others)   

• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Perl, TCL, Shell)   

• Strong problem-solving skills  

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills  

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment  

Education Requirements:

• In study towards a bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Science, Computer Science, or related field

• For 16-month internships: must be available May/June 2027 - August/September 2028

• Expected graduation date of November 2028 or later.

• 1+ years of academic experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Python, etc

Qualcomm’s Internship Program 

Our interns join world-class teams to help define and build what is next for mobility and the world. You’ll be paired with a mentor with visibility to your project and team, receive support from your manager, and have access to the entire Qualcomm employee community to ensure your success. To round out your internship, we host professional development workshops, social events, cross-functional speaker sessions, and an executive speaker series. In addition to competitive hourly pay and accrued vacation time, you will receive housing stipend to accommodate for the duration of your internship. 

Application Process 

We will review resumes on an ongoing basis, and a recruiter may reach out to you. Advancing candidates may be invited to complete a timed HackerRank challenge to evaluate their technical skill set. 

Export Control Notice 

This role may require an export license for candidates with citizenship in certain countries (see current country list below – subject to change). Qualcomm, like other companies, is experiencing significant delays in the export license process. Please be advised that if an export license is required, you may not be able to start work with Qualcomm until the license is granted, which may impact your ability to participate in the internship.

Countries requiring export: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, Cuba, Georgia, Hong Kong, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Libya, Macau, Moldova, Mongolia, Nicaragua, North Korea, Russia, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, and Yemen.