Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France (On-site)

FY26 Intern - Hardware Design for Post-Quantum Cryptography - 6 months, France

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Cyber Security

Job Description

This internship focuses on hardware design for post-Quantum cryptography (PQC) accelerators, crucial for future-proof security against quantum attacks. The role involves collaborating with the architecture team during specification to align with system-level constraints. Qualcomm, a leader in smart mobile technologies, offers complete solutions for smart connected devices, with expertise in wireless technology and SoC solutions like Snapdragon. The Hardware Security and Cryptography engineering team seeks an intern to work on cutting-edge digital Security SoC and IP for premium tier SnapDragon chip sets, gaining exposure to security concepts and implementation techniques.

Must Have:

Knowledge in SoC/IP designs, RTL Coding and Simulation
Knowledge in RSIC-V CPU architecture and toolchain
Interest for tooling, scripting, building flow and CAD environment
Excellent problem-solving skills
Good communication and reporting skills in English language
Self-driven, able to work with minimum supervision
Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog, C, Assembly, Git, Linux, Bash, TCL, Python
Experience with Cadence/Synopsys/Mentor Graphic tools
Last year of Master's degree in Microelectronic Engineering

Perks:

World-class health benefit options
Programs to build and prepare for a financially secure future
Self and family resources for emotional/mental strength and resilience
Wellbeing programs and resources for Live+Well and Work+Well
Continuous learning and development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Mentorships

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Job Posting Date

2025-10-14

Company:

Qualcomm France S.A.R.L.

Job Area:

Interns Group, Interns Group > Interim Intern

General Summary:

General Summary:

This internship is focused on the hardware design of accelerators for post-Quantum cryptography (PQC), a class of cryptographic algorithms resistant to quantum attacks. As quantum computing advances, traditional encryption methods (like RSA and ECC) become vulnerable, making PQC essential for future-proof security. To meet performance and energy efficiency demands, dedicated hardware accelerators are needed. This project will involve strong collaboration with the architecture team during the specification phase to ensure alignment with system-level constraints and integration goals.

Company:

A world leader in smart mobile technologies, QUALCOMM (QCT) offers complete solutions that enable continuous innovation for today's smart connected devices. Our vast expertise in wireless technology, combined with our unique systems approach to developing solutions, puts QCT at the forefront of the rapidly expanding mobile industry. QCT offers solutions for CDMA, UMTS, GSM and LTE technologies, providing support for both 3G, 4G and now 5G networks and devices. Qualcomm also offers a broad portfolio of additional wired and wireless technologies for the mobile, networking, computing and consumer electronics product segments. All our solutions and products are elegantly engineered for optimal performance and power consumption. Our system-on-chip solutions like Snapdragon bring together CPU, GPU, connectivity, security, multimedia and GPS technologies in a way that is redefining mobile possibilities for people everywhere. Because of its unsurpassed performance and capabilities, Snapdragon is enhancing the mobile experience and fueling an ever-expanding array of new connected device categories, ranging from smartphones to tablets to e-readers and beyond.

The Hardware Security and Cryptography engineering team is seeking an Engineering Internship in our growing SnapDragon team in Sophia-Antipolis - France. The Security and Cryptography Engineering team works on cutting edge digital Security SoC and IP for use in premium tier SnapDragon chip sets. The successful candidate will have an exposure to security concepts and implementation techniques.

Skill Requirements:

Knowledge in SoC/IP designs, RTL Coding and Simulation,
Knowledge in RSIC-V CPU architecture and toolchain
Interest for tooling, scripting, building flow and CAD environment,
Excellent problem-solving skills
Good communication and reporting skills in English language
Self-driven, able to work with minimum supervision,
Tools/Languages: Verilog/SystemVerilog, Cadence/Synopsys/Mentor Graphic, C, Assembly, Git versioning, linux, bash, TCL, Python.

Preferred Education:

Last year of Master's degree in Microelectronic Engineering.

Internship Office localization:

Qualcomm France S.A.R.L.; 1240 Route des Dolines; Buropolis 3 - Bâtiment SOPHI.C; Valbonne Sophia-Antipolis, 06560 (France) – Contact Anthony Maure : amaure@qti.qualcomm.com

Duration:

6 months

*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

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