Timing Engineer - Summer Intern (may '26 - Aug '26)

Timing Engineer - Summer Intern (May '26 - Aug '26)

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

At Skyworks' Timing Division, we solve hard problems in the ultra-precision timing space, targeting such applications as telecommunications, wireless, and data centers. If you geek out about writing high-performance algorithms, synchronizing time to within nanoseconds, and interfacing with custom hardware, this might be the place for you. The work is challenging, and you will be expected to come up to speed on a rapidly iterating, test-driven codebase that runs on our customers' back-end infrastructure to keep the world moving. We know this is demanding, and we provide support and mentoring to help you learn and continually improve yourself, including code reviews with constructive feedback.

Term: Summer Internship (May 2026 - August 2026)

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, development, and testing of precision timing software in C, Go, and/or Rust on embedded Linux
• Collaborate with team members to solve problems and support each other
• Create documentation and automated tests for your code

Required Experience and Skills

• Currently studying a BS/MS in CS/ECE/EE or equivalent, with graduation no earlier than August 2026
• Solid C or Rust programming skills – show us your code! (GitHub account name preferred; our job application system strips all URLs)
• Proven deep understanding of networking at all layers of the stack
• Ability to perform in both self-directed and collaborative settings
• Excellent attention to detail and a desire to get your solution right

Desired Experience and Skills

• Fluency in Rust
• Comfortable with Linux at the command line
• Exposure to PTP, NTP, or other time protocols
• The phrase "Precision timing aspirant" at the top of your résumé to show that you can read requirements
• Security experience (fault injection, Ghidra, CTFs, etc.)
• Interesting personal projects you've done on your own time

The typical pay range for an Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $26.00 - $47.50 per hour and for a Non-Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $22.50 - $42.00 per hour. Starting pay will depend on level of education, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S.

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.