Interim Engineering Intern – SW

Job Description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. – Interim Engineering Intern – SW

About Qualcomm:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in wireless technology, headquartered in San Diego, California. For over 30 years, their inventions have revolutionized the world, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with wireless technology. From smartphones to smart cities, autonomous cars to virtual reality, Qualcomm’s innovations drive the intelligently connected future. They spearhead research efforts for the next global wireless standard and collaborate with industry leaders to make this future a commercial reality.

Job Description:

As a Qualcomm Software Engineering Intern, you’ll join a team of world-class engineers and contribute to developing, implementing, and maintaining software for the most complex wireless devices in the industry. You’ll be responsible for:

• Pushing the boundaries of existing technology: You’ll help establish new standards and innovative solutions for tomorrow.
• Contributing to software development: You’ll make an immediate impact on the software development lifecycle of one of Qualcomm’s numerous software technologies.
• Leveraging your skills: You’ll apply your computer science or engineering degree to solve real-world problems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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).
• 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, multi-core and multi-processor systems.
• System performance optimization skills.
• 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 within the upcoming year (December 2025 to June 2026) are preferred.

Qualcomm’s Internship Program:

• World-class teams: Interns work alongside experienced professionals to define and build the future of mobility.
• Mentorship: You’ll be paired with a mentor who provides guidance and support throughout the internship.
• Professional development: Access to workshops, social events, speaker sessions, and an executive speaker series.
• Compensation: Competitive hourly pay, accrued vacation time, relocation coverage, and furnished housing accommodations.
• Locations: San Diego, Boulder, Santa Clara, Boxborough, Louisville, Raleigh, and Austin.

This is a general overview of the Qualcomm Software Engineering Internship. Specific project details will be discussed with potential candidates.