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Intern - Digital Design/Verification Engineer

Qualcomm
September 04, 2026
Internship
On-site
Shanghai, China
Verification Jobs, Level - Entry or Early Career

Job Title

Intern - Digital Design/Verification Engineer

Role Summary

As an intern on the ASIC/SoC digital design and verification team in Shanghai, you will participate in the full ASIC development flow and support validation and post-silicon bring-up. The role covers microarchitecture specification, RTL implementation, verification, synthesis, timing and power analysis, and DFT activities.

Experience Level

Entry-level (Intern). Typical experience: less than 2 years or current student/early-career candidate.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Participate in ASIC IP and SoC digital design and verification across the development flow.
  • Contribute to microarchitecture specification and RTL implementation.
  • Develop and execute design verification plans and testbenches.
  • Support synthesis, timing closure, and power estimation efforts.
  • Implement and validate DFT features.
  • Assist validation and software teams and support post-silicon bring-up and testing.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience (or equivalent practical experience):

  • Understanding of digital design principles and RTL implementation.
  • Familiarity with ASIC design flow elements: verification, synthesis, timing closure, power analysis, and DFT.
  • Experience with simulation/verification tools and FPGA workflows (e.g., ModelSim).
  • Basic scripting skills (Python) and working knowledge of Linux.
  • Strong debugging and collaboration skills to work with validation and software teams.

Nice-to-have:

  • Experience with MATLAB and Ethernet/system testing.
  • Exposure to post-silicon bring-up or hardware validation activities.

Education Requirements

Not specified.


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.

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Date Posted: 2026-09-03