Summer Intern- WiFi Physical Firmware Engineer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Hsinchu City, Taiwan
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Embedded
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Currently pursuing a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Strong programming skills in C and Python
- Solid understanding of embedded systems, RTOS fundamentals, and low‑level software concepts
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Basic familiarity with AI‑assisted coding tools or AI development concepts
Nice to have
- Knowledge of IEEE 802.11 standards, Wi‑Fi architecture, or wireless communication fundamentals
- Understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP
- Experience with silicon bring‑up, lab measurement tools, or hardware validation
- Experience using AI‑based development tools (e.g., Claude, Gemini, LLM‑based debugging)
- Familiarity with modern AI technologies such as: Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) Prompt engineering LLM‑based workflow automation
- Strong problem‑solving skills, creativity, and willingness to explore new technologies
- Highly motivated, organized, and able to work independently in a fast‑paced engineering environment
Full description
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Company:
Qualcomm Semiconductor Limited
Job Area:
Interns Group, Interns Group > Interim Intern
Qualcomm Overview:
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 5Gs potential into world-changing technologies and products. This is the Invention Age - and this is where you come in.
General Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated intern to join our Wi‑Fi Physical Layer Firmware team. As part of this role, you will work with senior engineers on selected aspects of PHY‑layer firmware design, verification, or validation.
Interns will focus on one or a subset of the responsibilities listed below, depending on project needs and individual strengths.
This position provides hands‑on exposure to advanced wireless communication systems, embedded software development, and modern AI‑assisted engineering workflows adopted across the industry.
Key Responsibilities (One or More of the Following)
- Contribute to the design and development of Wi‑Fi PHY‑layer firmware
- Perform PHY‑layer verification, test development, debugging, and optimization
- Build verification methodologies, automation flows, and reusable test components
- Support bring‑up, validation, and analysis on simulated, accelerated, and silicon platforms
- Utilize AI‑assisted development tools to improve debugging efficiency, code quality, and workflow automation
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in firmware, algorithm, design, and validation
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Strong programming skills in C and Python
- Solid understanding of embedded systems, RTOS fundamentals, and low‑level software concepts
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Basic familiarity with AI‑assisted coding tools or AI development concepts
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of IEEE 802.11 standards, Wi‑Fi architecture, or wireless communication fundamentals