CPU Engineering Intern (FY27, 6 months)
QualcommJob Title
CPU Engineering Intern (FY27, 6 months)
Role Summary
Internship on Qualcomm's Snapdragon CPU engineering team in Cork, Ireland. Work areas include advanced CPU microarchitecture RTL design, design verification, and post-silicon CPU power and performance validation.
Interns will collaborate with architecture, software, measurement and SoC teams across Qualcomm and gain hands-on experience developing ASICs and SoCs on advanced CMOS nodes. Internships may begin as early as January 2027 and run for approximately six months.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship. Candidates should be current students who have completed at least the second year of a bachelor’s degree; ideal candidates may be in the second year of a master’s program.
Responsibilities
Typical intern responsibilities include supporting design, verification, and validation tasks under mentor guidance:
- Assist with RTL design and microarchitecture tasks for CPU cores.
- Develop and run verification tests using SystemVerilog and verification methodologies.
- Perform scripting and tool-driven automation (Python, Tcl, shell, Perl as needed).
- Support post-silicon power and performance measurements and data analysis.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (architecture, software, SoC) and document results.
- Follow company security and confidentiality procedures when handling proprietary information.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and attributes for successful performance in the internship (degree details are listed under Education Requirements).
- Fundamental knowledge of computer architecture and digital design concepts.
- Experience or coursework in RTL coding and simulation (Verilog) and verification (SystemVerilog).
- Programming skills in C/C++ and scripting languages such as Python; familiarity with Tcl/Perl/shell scripting is beneficial.
- Understanding of low-power design principles and CPU power/performance trade-offs.
- Familiarity with ARM or RISC-V processor architectures and industry benchmarks.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with common computer tools (Windows, Office, Visio) and willingness to learn internal tool flows.
- Prior work experience is not required; candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to complete assigned tasks.
Education Requirements
Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field. Relevant coursework includes computer architecture, embedded systems, RTL design and verification, low-power VLSI, digital integrated circuits, signals and systems, and digital signal processing. Candidates must have completed at least the second year of a Bachelor's degree; ideally in the second year of a Master's degree. Equivalent practical experience will be considered.
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.
