Interim Engineering Intern – SW

Job Description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. – Software Engineering Intern

About Qualcomm:

Qualcomm is a global leader in wireless technology, headquartered in San Diego. For over 30 years, Qualcomm’s inventions have been driving innovation and making the impossible possible. From 5G and artificial intelligence to the Internet of Things (IoT), automotive, and extended reality applications, Qualcomm is shaping the future of intelligent connectivity.

They’re spearheading research efforts for the next global wireless standard and collaborating with industry leaders to bring this vision to life. They are committed to providing an environment where individuals can push their potential and contribute to groundbreaking technologies.

Job Description:

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

• Push the boundaries of existing technology and establish new standards for tomorrow.
• Collaborate with world-class engineers on teams to develop, implement, and maintain software for cutting-edge wireless devices.
• Leverage your computer science or engineering skills to make a tangible impact on the software development lifecycle of one 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.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and networking protocols.
• Experience with 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).
• 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 contribute to cutting-edge projects.
• Mentorship and support: Each intern is paired with a mentor and receives guidance from their manager and the wider Qualcomm employee community.
• Professional development: The program includes workshops, social events, speaker sessions, and an executive speaker series.
• Competitive compensation and benefits: Interns receive competitive hourly pay, accrued vacation time, relocation coverage, and furnished housing accommodations.

Internship Locations:

• San Diego
• Boulder
• Santa Clara
• Boxborough
• Louisville
• Raleigh
• Austin

Application Process:

• This posting represents an opportunity to apply for one of many 2025 Qualcomm Software Engineering internships. It is not a job posting for a specific project.
• Resumes are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and recruiters may reach out to candidates directly.
• Advancing candidates may be invited to complete a timed HackerRank challenge to assess their technical skills.