FY27 Engineering Intern (6 months)

Job Title

FY27 Engineering Intern (6 months)

Role Summary

The Snapdragon Engineering team in Cork, Ireland is seeking interns for Digital, Analog and Embedded Software Design & Verification teams. Interns will work on IP for mobile SoCs including CPU, AI, security, graphics, sensing and high-speed connectivity.

Work involves using current toolsets and flows on advanced FinFET silicon nodes, collaborating with architecture, software, measurement and SoC teams within Qualcomm global locations. Internships may begin as early as January 2027.

Experience Level

Entry-level (internship). Candidates should have completed at least the second year of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent); Master's students ideally in their second year.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities for the intern position include hands-on engineering contributions and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Contribute to design, verification or embedded software tasks for digital, analog or SoC IP blocks.
• Implement, simulate and debug RTL and software components; run validation on FPGA and/or silicon where applicable.
• Write and maintain testbenches, scripts and automation to support development and verification.
• Work with architects, software and measurement teams to integrate and validate IP on SoC platforms.
• Document work, present results, and complete assigned tasks to schedule.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and attributes; education requirements are listed separately below.

• Experience with at least one hardware or software language: Verilog or VHDL, C/C++, Python.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Tcl, Perl, shell) and basic automation.
• Project experience with FPGAs or similar prototyping platforms.
• Knowledge of low-power design techniques, analog integrated circuits, or wireless/wired communications and protocols is beneficial.
• Understanding of ARM processors or security algorithms is useful.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills; commitment to completing assigned tasks thoroughly.
• Proficient with common computing tools (Windows, Office, Visio or equivalent).

Education Requirements

Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a closely related technical field. Must have completed the second year of a Bachelor’s degree; Master's students ideally in their second year. Relevant coursework may include circuits and electronics, signals and systems, microelectronic devices and circuits, semiconductor devices, feedback systems, digital integrated circuits, digital signal processing, low-power VLSI, semiconductor physics and software programming. Applications from candidates with 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.