FY25 Intern - Software Toolchains Engineering

Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. But this is just the beginning. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 5G's potential into world-changing technologies and products.

Before there were smartphones or smart cities, before autonomous cars or 360° virtual reality videos, there was our technology. Headquartered in San Diego, for over 30 years Qualcomm inventions have inspired others to make the impossible, possible. From 5G to artificial intelligence, IoT to automotive and extended reality applications, Qualcomm is inventing the technologies of an intelligently connected future, spearheading research efforts for the next global wireless standard, and collaborating with industry leaders in the wireless value chain to make this future a commercial reality.

About the Role

Do you want to understand how source code is turned into running programs on the latest SoC with advanced computer architecture with industry leading performance? Be part of the group that writes compilers and uses analysis to generate fast code, working closely with Qualcomm's CPU architects.

You will be working with a small, focused team of industry experts who are passionate about what they do and want to help you advance in your career. We have a number of projects available based upon your level and interest. They include:

• Analyzing the performance of industry benchmarks and implementing compiler changes to improve performance
• Implement data visualization methods to help our team and the CPU architects understand performance characteristics
• Run simulations of architectural features under development and communicate those results

Programming Languages

• Python/Perl or other scripting languages
• C/C++

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong academic records (GPA 3.0 or 72% and better)
• Excellent programming skills in Python, Perl, C/C++
• Ability to debug, root cause, and resolve issues spanning multiple subsystems
• Proven ability to own problems and drive them to a resolution
• Basic understanding of Computer Architecture/microarchitecture concepts
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Effective interpersonal communications skill (written and verbal)
• Analytical, thorough, resourceful and detail-oriented
• Self-motivated, hardworking, and flexible

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic experience with toolchains/compilers such as LLVM or GCC
• Experience in Python, Debug, Gitlab, and Jira are all a plus

Educational Requirements

• In study towards a bachelors in one of the following: electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or related field
• For 12 or 16 month internships must be available May 2025 - May 2026 or May 2025 - August 2026
• Must be continuing education after the internship concludes