FY27 Engineering Intern (6 months) — Cork

Job Title

FY27 Engineering Intern (6 months) — Cork

Role Summary

The Snapdragon Engineering team in Cork is seeking interns for Digital, Analog and Embedded Software Design & Verification teams working on IP for Snapdragon chipsets. Interns will work on CPU, AI, encryption, graphics, sensing, connectivity and embedded software for advanced FinFET SoC development.

Interns will collaborate with architecture, software, measurement and SoC teams across Qualcomm and gain hands-on experience with industry toolsets and flows. Internships may commence from as early as January 2027.

Experience Level

Entry-level (Internship). Candidates should be students who have completed at least the second year of a Bachelor's degree; ideally in the second year of a Master's. Prior full-time industry experience is not required.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities during the internship include design, implementation, verification and collaboration tasks aligned to the assigned team.

• Participate in design and verification of digital, analog or embedded software IP for mobile SoCs.
• Implement or verify RTL, firmware, or software modules using industry-standard flows and tools.
• Work on FPGA prototypes, testbenches or simulation environments to validate designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (architecture, measurement, SoC, software) to integrate and validate IP.
• Use scripting and automation to support test and validation activities.
• Document results and present findings to mentors and team members.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and attributes for successful candidates; preferred items are noted where applicable.

• Proficiency in one or more hardware or software languages: Verilog or VHDL, C/C++, Python.
• Experience with scripting: Tcl, Perl or shell scripting.
• Project experience with FPGAs (development, debugging or prototyping).
• Knowledge of low-power design techniques and/or analog integrated circuits.
• Familiarity with wireless/wired communications, multimedia/graphics, ARM processors or security algorithms is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Good general computer skills (Windows, Office tools, Visio) and dedication to completing assigned tasks.
• Prior work experience is not required; applications with equivalent practical experience will be considered.

Education Requirements

Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a closely related technical field. Relevant coursework includes Circuits & Electronics, Signals & Systems, Microelectronic Devices & Circuits, Semiconductor Devices, Feedback Systems, Digital Integrated Circuits, Digital Signal Processing, Low-power VLSI, Semiconductor Physics and Software Programming. Candidates must have completed at least the second year of a Bachelor's degree and ideally be in the second year of a Master's program. 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.