Applied AI Engineering Intern (Hardware Systems) - FY27 (16-month) - Vancouver, Canada
QualcommJob Title
Applied AI Engineering Intern (Hardware Systems) - FY27 (16-month) - Vancouver, Canada
Role Summary
Join a hardware systems engineering team developing AI-assisted tools and workflows for RTL and hardware verification. The intern will prototype AI agents, integrate LLMs into design flows, and build automation that spans software and RTL.
This is a project-based internship within Qualcomm's hardware/AI engineering organization; work will involve collaboration with architecture, design, and verification teams on production-relevant problems.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship (intern/co-op). Intended for current undergraduate or master's students; duration 16 months.
Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities include:
- Develop AI agents and intelligent workflows for hardware design and verification.
- Apply LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and ML techniques to RTL/SystemVerilog generation, analysis, and debugging.
- Build automation flows that integrate C/C++, SystemC, and RTL development tools.
- Create and evaluate benchmark datasets and metrics for hardware-focused AI tasks.
- Collaborate with architects, designers, and verification engineers to validate solutions on real engineering problems.
Requirements
Core must-have and nice-to-have skills for successful candidates.
Must-have:
- Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++.
- Understanding of digital design, computer architecture, or hardware systems.
- Familiarity with Linux-based development environments.
- Interest in AI, machine learning, and large language models.
- Self-motivated, creative, and able to work on challenging technical problems.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog, RTL, FPGA design, or hardware verification.
- Familiarity with Git, scripting, and software development best practices.
Education Requirements
Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Computer Science, or a related field. Expected graduation November 2028 or later. Candidates for the 16-month internship must be available May/June 2027 through August/September 2028. "Related field" and equivalent academic progress are acceptable as stated in the posting.
About the Company
Company: Qualcomm
Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States
Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.
