Interim Engineering Intern – SW
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Description
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. – Interim Engineering Intern – SW
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global leader in wireless technology, with a history of over 30 years pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Their inventions have been instrumental in the development of smartphones, smart cities, autonomous cars, and virtual reality, and they continue to innovate in areas like 5G, artificial intelligence, IoT, automotive, and extended reality applications.
Headquartered in San Diego, Qualcomm is committed to creating an intelligently connected future by spearheading research efforts for the next global wireless standard and collaborating with industry leaders. They offer a dynamic environment where you can contribute to cutting-edge technologies and make a real impact.
Description
As a Qualcomm Software Engineering Intern, you’ll have the chance to contribute to the development of the most complex wireless devices in the industry. You’ll be part of a team of world-class engineers, collaborating to:
• Develop, implement, and maintain software for a wide range of technologies.
• Push the boundaries of existing technologies and establish new standards for the future.
• Make an immediate impact on the software development lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
• You will be involved in all stages of the software development process, from design and implementation to testing and deployment.
• You will leverage your computer science or engineering skills to contribute to projects that directly impact the end-user experience.
Currently pursuings:
Minimum Currently pursuings:
• 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 Currently pursuings:
• Extensive programming in C/C++.
• Experience with object-oriented software design and development.
• Knowledge of distributed systems and networking protocols.
• Experience with multi-threaded programming, multi-core and multi-processor systems.
• Skills in system performance optimization and complex software debugging.
• Understanding 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 within the upcoming year (Dec 2025 to June 2026) are preferred.
Internship Program Benefits:
• You will be paired with a mentor and receive support from your manager.
• Access to the entire Qualcomm employee community for networking and mentorship.
• Professional development workshops, social events, and speaker sessions.
• Competitive hourly pay, accrued vacation time, relocation coverage, and furnished housing accommodations.
• Internship locations are available in San Diego, Boulder, Santa Clara, Boxborough, Louisville, Raleigh, and Austin.
Application Process:
• Apply through the Qualcomm Careers website.
• This is not a posting for a specific project; your application will be considered for various software engineering internship opportunities.
• Advancing candidates may be invited to complete a timed HackerRank challenge to evaluate their technical skills.
Qualcomm is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants. If you need accommodations during the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected] or call Qualcomm’s toll-free number.
