AI Automation & Software Developer Co-op (Winter/Spring 2027)

Skyworks Solutions, Inc; New Buffalo (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Skyworks Cedar Rapids Design Center is seeking a motivated student for the AI Automation & Software Developer Co-op (Winter/Spring 2027). You will work with a mentor and grow skills on tools to help engineers design the next generation of cellular phones.

Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams, developing new workflows, and deploying AI to assist circuit design and verification. On-site in Cedar Rapids, IA, January–June 2027, with pay ranges for engineering interns

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a BS, MS or PhD program.
• Background in software development.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, UNIX, Python, VSCode, AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn, evaluate and utilize AI tools to write code more efficiently.
• Communicate with engineering teams to discover inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Create new and/or evaluate existing software solutions to develop workflows removing inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Work with design engineers to determine how AI can be deployed to help in their work.
• Support existing workflows by adding requested features and fixing bugs.
• Create training documentation and train engineers to use new workflows.
• Display a positive, can-do attitude.
• Must have ability to complete Co-op term prior to graduation.

Skills

Software development

Communication skills

Python

UNIX

VSCode

AI tools

Microsoft Office

Education

BS/MS/PhD student

Tools

VSCode

SystemVerilog

VerilogAMS

Verilog

AI tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AI Automation & Software Developer Co-op (Winter/Spring 2027)

Job Title: AI Automation & Software Developer Co-op (Winter/Spring 2027)

Posting Start Date: 8/20/26

Job Location(s): Cedar Rapids

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.

Requisition ID: 78222

Job Description

If you are a motivated student with skills and interest in software development and AI, Skyworks Cedar Rapids Design Center is looking for you! You will work side by side with a mentor and grow your skills working on tools that will help engineers design the next generation of cellular phones. Cedar Rapids, IA is a vibrant city with low traffic, low cost of living, quality schools, but plenty to do in the form of great restaurants, sports, live music, theatre, hiking, biking and more! Get your foot in the door to one of the most cutting edge and impactful industries helping people connect across the globe. Your job function will include but not be limited to communicating with engineering teams to understand their problems, develop a new workflow to solve their problems, create new software programs or explore existing software options to help engineers with daily tasks. Develop ideas to deploy AI to help engineers design and verify circuits in a fraction of the time.

Responsibilities

• Learn, evaluate and utilize AI tools to write code more efficiently
• Communicate with engineering teams to discover inefficiencies and bottlenecks
• Create new and/or evaluate existing software solutions to develop workflows removing inefficiencies and bottlenecks
• Work with design engineers to determine how AI can be deployed to help in their work
• Support existing workflows by adding requested features and fixing bugs
• Create training documentation and train engineers to use new workflows
• Display a positive, can-do attitude
• Must have ability to complete Co-op term prior to graduation

Required Experience and Skills

• Available to work onsite in Cedar Rapids January-June 2027
• Must be currently enrolled in a BS, MS or PhD program
• Background in software development
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, UNIX, Python, VScode, AI tools

Desired Experience and Skills

• Data Analysis
• System Verilog/Verilog/VerilogAMS
• Behavioral Modeling Experience
• Analog/RF Integrated Circuit Design
• SKILL Coding Experience

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 [e-mail].