FY27 Intern - MSIP Digital Design Engineering Internship - Canada (16 months)
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems
In short
Qualcomm Canada ULC is looking for an intern to join the MSIP Digital Design Engineering team in Toronto for a 16-month internship starting in 2027. The role involves contributing to next-generation SerDes IP for High-Performance Computing and AI applications, using hardware design languages like System Verilog and AI-enabled tools. This internship offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and a pathway to full-time offers upon graduation.
Responsibilities
- Learn High-Speed Interconnect fundamentals and principles of SerDes Design.
- Own the end-to-end design of new features and/or optimizations.
- Implement modules in hardware design languages such as System Verilog.
- Assess design requirements/specifications and devise implementation plans.
- Analyze test failures to uncover design bugs.
- Improve design workflows for efficiency and scalability.
- Ensure design quality with industry methodology and tools.
- Employ AI-enabled tools and infrastructure to accelerate development.
- Take on opportunities to lead, plan, and coordinate tasks with team members.
- Cross-functional collaboration with other teams including design verification, front-end integration, systems, analog, firmware/software, physical design, and project management.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a Computer or Electrical Engineering university program.
- Experience with Digital logic / Digital design.
- Relevant academic or personal project experience.
- Knowledge of Verilog/System Verilog, Python, Perl, C/C++, Linux/Unix environment.
- Working knowledge of scripting in the Linux/Unix environment.
- Knowledge of ASIC design and simulation tool sets (synthesis, simulator).
- Some basic understanding of the ASIC design flow.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Strong initiative and independently capable of driving tasks to completion.
- In study towards a bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Science, Computer Science, or related field.
- Expected graduation date of November 2028 or later.
- 1+ years of academic experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Python, etc.
Desired Qualifications
- For 16-month internships: must be available May/June 2027 - August/September 2028.
Benefits
- Impact: Work on real projects critical to our product roadmap.
- Mentorship: Paired with an engineer dedicated to your growth and success.
- Learning: Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and methodologies.
- Career Growth: Successful interns are first in line for full-time offers upon graduation.
- Team Culture: Have fun, try new things, and build connections through team events and group activities.
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Accrued vacation time.
- Housing stipend to accommodate for the duration of your internship.
- Professional development workshops.
- Social events.
- Cross-functional speaker sessions.
- Executive speaker series.
- Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
- Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
- Highly competitive benefits package.
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Company
Qualcomm
Job Posted
4 days ago
Employment Type
Internship
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Entry
Locations
Toronto, Canada
Qualification
Bachelor
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