Software Engineering Intern
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Job Description
About Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.:
For over 30 years, Qualcomm has been at the forefront of technological innovation, developing inventions that have shaped the modern world, from smartphones and smart cities to autonomous vehicles and virtual reality. Headquartered in San Diego, the company continues to spearhead research in areas like 5G, artificial intelligence, IoT, automotive, and extended reality, collaborating with industry leaders to bring these technologies to market. They are actively involved in developing the next generation of global wireless standards.
Job Description: Software Engineering Internship (Summer 2025)
Qualcomm offers a Software Engineering Internship for the Summer of 2025. Interns will contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of software for complex wireless devices. This role involves working alongside experienced engineers on a variety of projects. Successful candidates will directly impact the software development lifecycle of various Qualcomm technologies.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Availability for 11-14 weeks during Summer 2025 (May-September), with a graduation date of December 2025 or later.
• 1+ years of academic experience with programming languages C, C++, or Python.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Extensive programming experience in C/C++.
• Experience with object-oriented software design and development.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and networking protocols.
• Experience in multi-threaded programming, multi-core and multi-processor systems, and system performance optimization.
• Experience in complex software debugging.
• Knowledge of modeling concepts (e.g., discrete event simulation, polyglot programming).
• Knowledge of networking concepts (e.g., bridging, routing), especially in Linux.
• Candidates actively pursuing a degree with an anticipated graduation between December 2025 and June 2026 are preferred.
Qualcomm’s Internship Program:
Qualcomm’s internship program provides a comprehensive experience, including:
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Support from managers and access to the entire Qualcomm employee community.
• Professional development workshops, social events, cross-functional speaker sessions, and an executive speaker series.
• Competitive hourly pay, accrued vacation time, relocation coverage, and furnished housing (for applicable locations).
• Internship locations include San Diego, Boulder, Santa Clara, Boxborough, Louisville, Raleigh, and Austin.
Application Process:
Applying expresses interest in one of Qualcomm’s many 2025 Software Engineering internships. It is not a specific project posting. Resume reviews are ongoing, and recruiters may contact interested candidates. A timed HackerRank challenge may be required to assess technical skills.
