Interim Engineering Intern – SW
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About Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leading innovator in wireless technology, headquartered in San Diego. For over 30 years, their inventions have driven advancements in various fields, from smartphones and smart cities to autonomous cars and virtual reality. Qualcomm spearheads research for the next global wireless standard and collaborates with industry leaders to bring its cutting-edge technologies to market.
Job Description – Interim Engineering Intern – SW
This internship offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of software for complex wireless devices at Qualcomm. As an Intern, you will join a team of world-class engineers and work on projects that push the boundaries of existing technologies and establish new standards for the future.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining software for Qualcomm’s wireless devices.
• Leveraging your computer science or engineering degree to contribute to the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborating with experienced engineers and contributing to impactful projects.
Qualifications:
Minimum:
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• 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:
• Extensive programming experience in C/C++.
• Experience with object-oriented software design and development.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and networking protocols.
• Expertise 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).
• Understanding of networking concepts (e.g., bridging, routing), especially in Linux.
• Candidates actively pursuing a degree with an anticipated graduation date within the upcoming year (Dec 2025 to June 2026) are preferred.
Internship Program Highlights:
• Mentorship: You will be paired with a mentor who will guide your project and provide support.
• Professional development: Attend workshops, social events, cross-functional speaker sessions, and an executive speaker series.
• Competitive compensation: Receive competitive hourly pay, accrued vacation time, relocation coverage, and furnished housing accommodations.
• Locations: San Diego, Boulder, Santa Clara, Boxborough, Louisville, Raleigh, and Austin.
Application Process:
• This posting represents a general call for 2025 Software Engineering internships at Qualcomm.
• Resumes are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
• Candidates may be invited to complete a timed HackerRank challenge to assess their technical skills.
