FY27 Intern - Soft IP Engineering Co-op (Ottawa, Canada, 4 months)

Job Title

FY27 Intern - Soft IP Engineering Co-op (Ottawa, Canada, 4 months)

Role Summary

Hands-on ASIC/FPGA Soft IP co-op supporting design and verification of IP blocks and sub-systems used for high-performance connectivity (Ethernet, UALink, UEC, ESUN, CXL, PCIe).

Work within a team of experienced engineers to develop RTL and verification environments, execute testcases, debug issues, and automate parts of the development flow. This is a 4-month paid internship based in Ottawa.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship suitable for current undergraduate (after 2nd year) or master's students. Must be available for a 4-month placement (May/June 2027 – August/September 2027).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities assigned by the Soft IP engineering team:

• Contribute to design and verification of standards-compliant IP blocks for Ethernet, UALink, UEC, ESUN, CXL, and PCIe.
• Develop and document verification environments using SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Create and maintain RTL (Verilog) and associated design documentation.
• Develop and execute individual testcases against RTL and report/track bugs to closure.
• Write scripts to automate tests and streamline development workflows.
• Collaborate with team members and mentor(s) to deliver assigned project tasks.

Requirements

Core skills and attributes required or preferred for successful candidates.

• Must-have:
  • Available for a continuous 4-month co-op assignment.
  • Experience with scripting: Python, Perl, TCL, or Unix/Linux shell scripting.
  • Experience with source code revision systems (SVN, CVS, RCS or similar).
  • Ability to execute assigned project work independently while collaborating with the team.
  • Good communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Nice-to-have:
  • Digital logic / digital design knowledge.
  • Experience programming in Verilog or VHDL.
  • Familiarity with ASIC/FPGA flows and debugging tools.
  • Previous industry experience such as internships or summer work in related areas.

Education Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program (completed 2nd year) or a master's program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Science, Computer Science, or a related field. Expected graduation date of November 2027 or later. The posting also specifies 1+ years of academic experience with programming languages such as C, C++, or Python, and allows equivalent practical experience.

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.