FY27 Intern - Edge AI and Display Hardware Architecture Development (16-month Internship)
QualcommJob Title
FY27 Intern - Edge AI and Display Hardware Architecture Development (16-month Internship)
Role Summary
As a System Engineering Intern on the Edge AI and Display hardware architecture team you will develop and validate performance, power, and other metrics for SoC subsystems used for signal processing, machine learning, and ultra-low-power processing. The role combines hardware and software modeling, simulation, debugging, analysis, and cross-team collaboration with SoC architects and SW/HW engineers.
Experience Level
Entry-level - Internship (16-month). Suited for current undergraduate students available for the full internship period.
Responsibilities
Main responsibilities include modeling, evaluating, and communicating architecture tradeoffs.
- Develop and implement performance and power models for SoC subsystems.
- Collaborate with SoC architects, hardware, and software teams to evaluate new features and design trade-offs.
- Analyze simulation results to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
- Document and present analysis results and provide recommendations to design teams.
- Support validation of next-generation subsystem architectures.
Requirements
Core technical skills required and preferred areas of expertise.
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Must-have:
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and organizational skills.
- Ability to solve algorithmic problems independently.
- Digital hardware design and RTL/HDL experience (Verilog, VHDL).
- Programming and scripting (C/C++, Python).
- Hardware modeling and simulation experience.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
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Nice-to-have / Preferred:
- Knowledge of computer and processor architectures.
- Experience or coursework in machine learning and digital signal processing.
- Familiarity with DRAM subsystems, SoC bus fabrics, arbitration, and network-on-chip concepts.
- Experience with digital hardware CAD tools.
Education Requirements
Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Engineering Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Computer Science, or a related field. For 16-month internships: must be available May/June 2027 through August/September 2028 and have an expected graduation date of November 2028 or later.
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.
