Interim Engineering Intern – SW
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Job Description
About Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.:
For over 30 years, Qualcomm has been a leader in technological innovation, creating the foundation for smartphones, smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and virtual reality. Headquartered in San Diego, the company continues to pioneer advancements in 5G, artificial intelligence, IoT, automotive, and extended reality applications. Qualcomm is at the forefront of research for the next generation of wireless standards and collaborates extensively with industry leaders to bring these technologies to market.
Job Description: Qualcomm Embedded Engineering Intern (Summer 2025)
This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to the development and maintenance of software for complex wireless devices. As an intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers on a team, developing and implementing software across the entire software development lifecycle. You will leverage your computer science or engineering skills to make a tangible impact on Qualcomm’s technologies. The program emphasizes innovation and provides a collaborative environment to foster growth and learning. The internship is specifically for the Summer of 2025 (May-September), requiring a commitment of 11-14 weeks (12-14 preferred).
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 such as C, C++, Python, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Embedded programming experience in C/C++/Assembly and operating system knowledge.
• Experience programming in resource-constrained environments (MIPS/Memory).
• Experience implementing complex algorithms on embedded processors.
• Embedded microcontroller programming, including device driver development.
• Real-time embedded programming in C/C++/Assembly for general-purpose and heterogeneous processors (GPUs and DSPs).
• Knowledge of communication systems, communication theory, and digital signal processing (DSP, embedded firmware).
• Familiarity with wireless protocols like 5G NR, LTE, and 802.11.
• Candidates actively pursuing a degree with an anticipated graduation between December 2025 and June 2026 are preferred.
Qualcomm’s Internship Program:
The internship program offers a comprehensive experience, including:
• Mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Support from managers and the broader Qualcomm community.
• Professional development workshops.
• Social events and networking opportunities.
• Cross-functional speaker sessions and an executive speaker series.
• Competitive hourly pay, accrued vacation time, relocation coverage, and furnished housing.
Important Notes:
This is not a posting for a specific project; applications will be reviewed continuously. Candidates may be asked to complete a HackerRank challenge to assess their technical skills. Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies are not accepted.
