Interim Engineering Intern – SW

Job Description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. – Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2025)

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a global leader in wireless technology, driving innovation for over 30 years. From pioneering smartphones and smart cities to revolutionizing autonomous cars and virtual reality, Qualcomm’s inventions have shaped the world as we know it. Now, they’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, spearheading research efforts for the next generation of wireless technology and collaborating with industry leaders to bring the future of connectivity to life.

About the Internship

As a Qualcomm Software Engineering Intern, you’ll have the chance to work alongside world-class engineers to develop, implement, and maintain software for the most advanced wireless devices on the market. You’ll contribute to cutting-edge technologies, pushing the limits of what’s possible and establishing the new standards for tomorrow.

This internship will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Innovate: Contribute directly to Qualcomm’s software development teams, working on projects that drive the future of wireless technology.
• Develop your skills: Gain hands-on experience in a real-world environment, learning from industry experts and expanding your skillset.
• Make an impact: See your work directly contribute to the success of Qualcomm’s numerous software technologies.
• Collaborate: Work alongside talented engineers in a collaborative and supportive environment.

What You’ll Do

As a Software Engineering Intern, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining software for complex wireless devices.
• Contributing to the software development lifecycle, from design and coding to testing and deployment.
• Leveraging your computer science or engineering degree to solve real-world problems.
• Collaborating with teams of engineers to achieve project goals.

Qualifications

• 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 (preferably 12-14) 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.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and networking protocols.
• Knowledge of multi-threaded programming, multi-core and multi-processor systems, and system performance optimization.
• Experience with 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 between December 2025 and June 2026 are preferred.

The Qualcomm Internship Program

Qualcomm’s internship program is designed to provide interns with a valuable and enriching experience. You’ll be paired with a mentor, receive support from your manager, and have access to the entire Qualcomm employee community. In addition to professional development workshops, social events, and speaker sessions, you’ll 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

• By applying, you are expressing interest in one of Qualcomm’s Software Engineering internships for Summer 2025.
• Resumes are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and a recruiter may reach out to you.
• Advancing candidates may be invited to complete a timed HackerRank challenge to evaluate their technical skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process for all individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations during the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected] or call Qualcomm’s toll-free number.

Please note that this is not a job posting for a specific project. You are applying to be considered for one of many Software Engineering internships at Qualcomm.