Qualcomm is seeking bright, energetic, motivated students to join their Canada 2025 intern class for a CPU Software Engineering Internship. This role involves working on CPU FW requirements analysis, design and implementation of functional and performance test cases, and achieving scalability through automation of developed test-cases. Interns will work with a team of industry experts passionate about innovating co-development of Hardware/Software and driving advanced compute products inside Qualcomm.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Working on CPU FW requirements analysis
- Designing and implementing functional and performance test cases
- Achieving scalability through automation of developed test-cases
- Collaborating with a team of industry experts
Required skills and 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
- Basic understanding of Computer Architecture/microarchitecture concepts
- Basic understanding of Server/Computer components/Peripherals
- Basic understanding of Microcontroller/Microprocessor programming
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of embedded development and OS concepts
- Effective interpersonal communication skills (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
Educational requirements:
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field
- Available for 12 or 16-month internships from May 2025 - May 2026 or May 2025 - August 2026
- Must be continuing education after the internship concludes
This internship offers an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and gain valuable experience in the field of CPU software engineering at a leading company in the 5G and wireless technology space.