About the role#
This is a 16-month software validation engineering internship based in Markham, Ontario. You will join a team focused on co-developing hardware and software for advanced compute products. You will work alongside industry experts to analyze firmware requirements and ensure performance standards for our latest system-on-chip technology.
What you'll do#
- Analyze CPU firmware requirements.
- Design and implement functional and performance test cases.
- Automate test cases to improve scalability and efficiency.
- Debug and resolve issues across multiple subsystems.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date of November 2028 or later.
- Availability for a 16-month term from May/June 2027 through August/September 2028.
- Strong programming skills in Python, Perl, and C/C++.
- Foundational knowledge of computer architecture, microarchitecture, and microcontroller programming.
- Familiarity with embedded development and operating system concepts.
- Ability to own technical problems and drive them to resolution.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with Python, JTAG, Debug, GitLab, and Jira is preferred.
- Academic experience with SoC design or microcontroller firmware development is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 start.
- This is a full-time, paid 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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