Interim Engineering Intern – SW

Job Description

About Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leading innovator in wireless technology, headquartered in San Diego, California. For over 30 years, they’ve been responsible for groundbreaking inventions that have shaped the world as we know it. From smartphones and smart cities to autonomous cars and virtual reality, Qualcomm’s technologies have made the impossible, possible. They are at the forefront of developing the technologies of the future, including 5G, artificial intelligence, IoT, automotive, and extended reality applications. They are also spearheading research efforts for the next global wireless standard and collaborating with industry leaders to bring these technologies to market.

Qualcomm Software Engineering Internship

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

• Push the boundaries of what exists and help establish new standards for tomorrow.
• Innovate as an equal contributor on teams of world-class engineers.
• Develop, implement, and maintain software for the most complex wireless devices in the industry today.
• Leverage your computer science or engineering degree to make an immediate impact on the software development lifecycle.

This internship will give you the chance to work on real-world projects and contribute to Qualcomm’s mission of building the intelligently connected future.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with experienced engineers to design, develop, and test software for various Qualcomm technologies.
• Contribute to the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to implementation and testing.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of best practices.
• Learn about the latest technologies and trends in the wireless industry.

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 (preferred 12 – 14) weeks during Summer 2025 (May-September) with a graduation date of December 2025 or later.
• 1+ years’ academic experience with programming languages C, C++ or python.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Extensive programming in C/C++
• Object-oriented software design and development
• Distributed systems and networking protocols
• Multi-threaded programming
• Multi-core and multi-processor systems
• 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 preferred Dec 2025 to June 2026.

Internship Program:

• Mentorship and Support: You’ll be paired with a mentor and receive support from your manager and the entire Qualcomm employee community.
• Professional Development: You’ll participate in workshops, social events, speaker sessions, and an executive speaker series.
• Compensation and Benefits: You’ll receive competitive hourly pay, accrued vacation time, relocation coverage, and furnished housing accommodations for the duration of your internship.

Location:

Internships are available in the following locations: San Diego, Boulder, Santa Clara, Boxborough, Louisville, Raleigh, and Austin.

Application Process:

By applying, you are expressing interest in one of Qualcomm’s many 2025 Software Engineering internships. It is important to note that this is not a job posting for a specific project. Qualcomm will review resumes on an ongoing basis and may reach out to you if they find a suitable match. You may be invited to complete a timed HackerRank challenge to evaluate your technical skill set.