FY25 Intern – CPU Software Engineering Internship – Canada (12 or 16 months) in Markham, Ontario

Company:

Qualcomm Canada ULC

Job Area:

Interns Group, Interns Group > Interim Engineering Intern – SW

Qualcomm Overview:

Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. But this is just the beginning. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 5Gs potential into world-changing technologies and products. This is the Invention Age – and this is where you come in.

General Summary:

Before there were smartphones or smart cities, before autonomous cars or 360° virtual reality videos, there was our technology. Headquartered in San Diego, for over 30 years Qualcomm inventions have inspired others to make the impossible, possible. From 5G to artificial intelligence, IoT to automotive and extended reality applications, Qualcomm is inventing the technologies of an intelligently connected future, spearheading research efforts for the next global wireless standard, and collaborating with industry leaders in the wireless value chain to make this future a commercial reality. 

We are looking for bright, energetic, motivated students to join Qualcomm’s Canada 2025 intern class!

Software QA Project

Are you excited about latest SoC with Top-Tier Technologies and segment leading Performance? Be a part of the group that are innovating co-development of Hardware/Software and driving advanced compute products inside Qualcomm.

You will be working with team of industry experts passionate about what they do and ready to impart their knowledge onto you. In this role, you will be working on CPU FW requirements analysis, design and implementation of functional and performance test cases and achieve scalability through automation of developed test-cases

_Programming Languages: _  

• Python/Perl

• C/C+ Minimum Qualifications:  

• Strong academic records (GPA 3.0 or 72% and better);

• Excellent programming skills in Python, Perl, C/C++ Ability to debug, root cause, and resolve issues spanning multiple subsystems.  Proven ability to own problems and drive them to a resolution

• Basic understanding in Computer Architecture/microarchitecture concepts

• Basic understanding Server/Computer components/ Peripherals

• Basic understanding of Microcontroller/Microprocessor programming

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of embedded development; OS concepts

• Effective interpersonal communications skill (written and verbal)

• Analytical, thorough, resourceful and detail-oriented

• Self-motivated, hardworking, and flexible

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Academic experience with industry standard Architecture / system specification, SoC design, Microcontroller firmware development

• Experience in Python, JTAG, Debug, Gitlab, and Jira all a plus

Educational Requirements:  

• In study towards a bachelors in one of the following: electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or related field

• For 12 or 16 month internships must be available May 2025 – May 2026 or May 2025 – August 2026

• Must be continuing education after internship concludes.

Applicants : Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail myhr.support@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm’s toll-free number found here (https://qualcomm.service-now.com/hrpublic?id=hr_public_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0039028) . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

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