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Role Overview
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all.
You will be joining one of the World's best Camera Design Solutions IP teams that delivers the Spectra ISP to various Snapdragon SoCs.
A successful candidate will work on developing implementation infrastructure for Camera IP delivered to various SoCs. The candidate will be responsible for various functions from RTL integration through physical design. As a member of the Camera team, the successful applicant will help integrate, implement, and develop state of the art Camera cores and will be working closely with the Camera development and physical design teams. The successful candidate will possess understanding of ASIC design flow and the challenges posed by advanced deep sub-micron technologies.
The Design Implementation Engineer will work in Qualcomm's Spectra Camera team and will be responsible for managing all aspect of front end implementation design. The role will also include working with execution driven teams for tape-outs by supporting new methodologies and new flows required to address better QoR like performance, power and area.
Responsibilities may include
RTL to GDS2 flow, tools and methodologies such as synthesis, static timing analysis, formal verification, physical design and ECO generation/verification
Implementation and delivery of Camera cores from RTL to Netlist
Identify areas for flow and process improvements
RTL synthesis using physically aware tools
Formal Verification and Low Power verification using industry standard tools for RTL-netlist and netlist-netlist checks
Close design timing by running static timing analysis and constraints development at block and SoC Level
Generate and verify ECOs for functional and timing fixes, working closely with the physical design team
Low Power synthesis flows for multiple corners
Strong scripting skills to automate flows, improve productivity, and support analysis/debug (e.g., for synthesis, STA, ECO, and verification workflows)
Education Requirements
In study towards a bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Engineering Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Computer Science, or related field
For 16-month internships: must be available May/June 2027 - August/September 2028
Expected graduation date of November 2028 or later.
Qualcomm’s Internship Program
Our interns join world-class teams to help define and build what is next for mobility and the world. You’ll be paired with a mentor with visibility to your project and team, receive support from your manager, and have access to the entire Qualcomm employee community to ensure your success. To round out your internship, we host professional development workshops, social events, cross-functional speaker sessions, and an executive speaker series. In addition to competitive hourly pay and accrued vacation time, you will receive housing stipend to accommodate for the duration of your internship.
Application Process
We will review resumes on an ongoing basis, and a recruiter may reach out to you. Advancing candidates may be invited to complete a timed HackerRank challenge to evaluate their technical skill set.
Export Control Notice
This role may require an export license for candidates with citizenship in certain countries (see current country list below – subject to change). Qualcomm, like other companies, is experiencing significant delays in the export license process. Please be advised that if an export license is required, you may not be able to start work with Qualcomm until the license is granted, which may impact your ability to participate in the internship.
Countries requiring export: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, Cuba, Georgia, Hong Kong, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Libya, Macau, Moldova, Mongolia, Nicaragua, North Korea, Russia, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, and Yemen.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits
$54,600.00 - $103,350.00
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
