Interim Engineering Intern – SW

Job Description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. – Software Engineering Intern

About Qualcomm:

Before the world was filled with smartphones, smart cities, autonomous cars, and 360° virtual reality videos, there was Qualcomm. Headquartered in San Diego, for over 30 years, Qualcomm’s inventions have pushed the boundaries of what’s possible. From 5G to artificial intelligence, IoT to automotive and extended reality applications, Qualcomm is at the forefront of creating a connected future. They are driving research for the next generation of wireless standards and collaborating with industry leaders to bring these innovations to market.

Job Description:

As a Qualcomm Software Engineering Intern, you will have the opportunity to:

• Push the boundaries of what’s possible: Help establish new standards for tomorrow’s technology.
• Innovate alongside the best: Work as an equal contributor on teams of world-class engineers.
• Develop and maintain software: Build software for the most complex wireless devices in the world.
• Make a real impact: Contribute directly to the software development lifecycle of Qualcomm’s numerous software 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.
• Must be available 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.
• Knowledge of distributed systems and networking protocols.
• Experience with multi-threaded programming.
• Familiarity with multi-core and multi-processor systems.
• System performance optimization skills.
• Experience debugging complex software.
• Knowledge of modeling concepts (e.g., discrete event simulation, polyglot programming).
• Understanding of networking concepts (e.g., bridging, routing), especially in Linux.
• Candidates actively pursuing a degree with an anticipated graduation within the upcoming year (December 2025 to June 2026) are preferred.

Qualcomm’s Internship Program:

Qualcomm’s internship program offers a unique opportunity to:

• Work with world-class teams: Contribute to shaping the future of mobility and the world.
• Learn from experienced mentors: Be paired with a dedicated mentor for guidance and support.
• Grow your skills: Access professional development workshops, social events, speaker sessions, and an executive speaker series.
• Enjoy competitive benefits: Receive competitive hourly pay, accrued vacation time, relocation coverage, and furnished housing.

Internship Locations:

San Diego, Boulder, Santa Clara, Boxborough, Louisville, Raleigh, and Austin.

Note:

This is not a job posting for a specific project. Qualcomm will review resumes on an ongoing basis, and a recruiter may reach out to you. Advancing candidates may be invited to complete a timed HackerRank challenge to evaluate their technical skills.