AI & Wireless Communication Systems Internship

Media Tek is the world’s fifth largest global fabless semiconductor company. We are market leaders in developing innovative systems-on-chip (SoC) for mobile devices, home entertainment, connectivity and IoT (Internet of Things) products. Ultimately, we power more than 2 billion devices a year—supporting productivity in 20 percent of homes and nearly 1 of every 3 mobile phones globally. Media Tek equips people to expand their horizons and achieve their goals through smarter technologies.

We work with the global brands you love to make our great technology accessible to everyone. Our engineers have a great passion and work ethic, have a broad set of technical skills and are ready to master new technologies and tackle some of industry’s greatest challenges. We pride ourselves on our global collaborative team culture and a competitive compensation package. We know that each person makes important contributions, and that they are integral to our success.

Are you eager to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming advanced cellular communication systems?

Media Tek is offering a hands-on internship for talented students passionate about the intersection of AI and wireless technology. You will join our Cellular Technology team and gain experience in the design, modelling, and verification of state-of-the‑art cellular systems, including 5G and emerging 6G standards, using AI and machine learning to optimise device performance.

• Apply AI and machine learning techniques to the design and optimisation of 5G and 6G cellular systems.
• Develop and run simulations to model, analyse, and verify system performance.
• Analyse and visualise data to evaluate key performance indicators and improve device performance.
• Use AI‑assisted development tools to accelerate coding, simulation, and data analysis.
• Work alongside experienced engineers on real projects and share your results with the team.

• Adaptable and keen to learn, open to picking up new tools, technologies, and ways of working, including AI‑assisted development.
• A strong problem solver with creative and analytical skills.
• Self‑motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A good communicator, both in writing and verbally. Requirements:
• Currently studying towards an undergraduate or postgraduate degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts. Good to Have:
• Programming experience (ideally in Python, C, or C++).
• Exposure to wireless communication systems.
• Skills in data analysis and visualisation tools.

• A full‑time, paid internship in our modern open‑plan R&D Centre near Cambridge.
• Excellent and varied experience working on real projects in a leading global high‑tech company.
• Collaboration with highly skilled engineers and fellow interns.
• Professional and technical development in a supportive, innovative environment.
• Hands‑on experience with the latest AI‑assisted development tools and ways of working.

• This is a full‑time internship of 10 to 12 months, starting in 2027.

This internship will be based at our Cambourne office, 9 miles from Cambridge city centre (with frequent direct bus services). Cambridge is also conveniently located within an hour of central London, four main London airports and the Eurostar